Read the following passage: The basketball team should find a new coach. Sure, the old coach has
won two titles in the past three years, but he's hard to be around, and
his fashion sense is terrible.
Which statement best evaluates the use of a claim and reasoning?
O A. The passage does not have a claim but does contain sound
reasoning.
O B. The passage does not have a claim and does not contain any
sound reasoning.
C. The passage has a strong claim backed up by sound reasoning.
O D. The passage has a strong claim that is not backed up by sound
reasoning.