Questions: Question 13 of 20 Read this sentence: Hunting endangered whales should be outlawed. What type of claim is this sentence? A. Claim of fact B. Claim of policy C. Claim of cause and effect D. Claim of definition

The answer is B: Claim of policy.

Explanation for each option:

A. Claim of fact: This type of claim asserts that something is true or false. It is based on factual evidence and can be proven or disproven. The sentence "Hunting endangered whales should be outlawed" is not stating a fact but rather suggesting a course of action, so it is not a claim of fact.

B. Claim of policy: This type of claim argues for a specific course of action or change in policy. The sentence "Hunting endangered whales should be outlawed" is advocating for a change in policy, specifically the outlawing of hunting endangered whales, making it a claim of policy.

C. Claim of cause and effect: This type of claim argues that one event or action causes another. The sentence does not discuss a cause-and-effect relationship, so it is not a claim of cause and effect.

D. Claim of definition: This type of claim explains the meaning of a term or concept. The sentence does not define any terms or concepts, so it is not a claim of definition.