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Her claim needed evidence from the article.
What does Claim mean?
A claim is a statement that needs support.
Dictionary definition
A statement that something is true, often needing reasons or proof.
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Claim in a sentence
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He claimed the main character changed by the end.
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Strong writing supports each claim with clear details.
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What does claim mean?
Claim means a statement that something is true, often needing reasons or proof.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to claim?
Assertion is close in meaning to claim in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to claim?
Proof gives a useful opposite or contrast to claim.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningClaim means A claim is a statement that needs support.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
proofUse when a claim is fully supported by evidence.
retractionUse when a claim is withdrawn.
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Word family
Claim word family
Base word
claim
verb
claimed
Stated as true in the past.
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Hint for students
A claim is a statement that says something is true, often needing reasons or evidence.
Common mix-up
Claim is not the same as proof. A claim is what someone says is true; proof is evidence that supports it.
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Write one sentence that shows claim without using the word claim. Example: She stated that the book was better than the movie and gave two reasons. Clue words: stated, gave two reasons Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a statement that may need support or evidence?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Jaden made the claim that plants grow faster with more sunlight." Why does claim fit better than question?
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