Question

which statement best expresses a claim?
although many people believe homework is a crucial part of school, there is evidence to suggest that homework may not be as valuable as once thought
the amount of homework given by some high school teachers is insane and actually has negative effects on other important aspects of a students life
i would have so much more time to do the extracurricular activities and hobbies i enjoy if i did not have to spend most of my evenings doing homework
some schools have adopted homework policies that limit the amount of homework that teachers are allowed to assign their students each night

Explanation:

A claim is a statement that presents an arguable position. The first option presents a debatable stance on the value of homework. The second is more of an opinion - laden statement. The third is a personal preference. The fourth is a statement of fact about school policies. The first statement sets up a contrast and presents an arguable idea about homework's value.

Answer:

Although many people believe homework is a crucial part of school, there is evidence to suggest that homework may not be as valuable as once thought.