Question

question 5
which of the following statements is an appropriate claim for a brief argument project?
a in many parts of europe, children start learning second languages in elementary school.
b because instantaneous communication and international trade are important for businesses, business students should learn to speak more than one language.
c many governments pay young college graduates from english - speaking countries a salary and expenses to come live in their country for a year and teach english.
d in the united states, most students do not begin studying a foreign language until age 14.

Explanation:

An argument - claim should present a debatable position. Option B presents a stance on what business students should do based on the importance of certain business - related factors. Options A, C, and D are just statements of facts and not debatable claims for an argument project.

Answer:

B. Because instantaneous communication and international trade are important for businesses, business students should learn to speak more than one language.