Question

question 1 of 5
which claim is the narrowest and most focused?

a. zoos do not provide adequate habitats for elephants, nor do
orangutans thrive in captivity.

b. schools should move away from standardized testing because
tests often do more harm than good.

c. hydraulic fracturing is not as dangerous as people think, and
natural gas is an important byproduct.

d. the government should cut welfare programs; homelessness
among veterans is a major problem.

Explanation:

A narrow, focused claim centers on one specific subject and clear position.

• Option A addresses two separate animal species (elephants, orangutans) in zoos, so it covers two distinct points.
• Option B focuses solely on standardized testing in schools, with a single core argument against it.
• Option C combines two claims: that hydraulic fracturing is less dangerous than perceived, and that natural gas is a key byproduct.
• Option D links two unrelated topics: cutting welfare programs and veteran homelessness, creating an unfocused connection.

Only Option B maintains a single, targeted subject and position.

Answer:

B. Schools should move away from standardized testing because tests often do more harm than good.