Read this outline for an argumentative essay.

(some educators believe it is not necessary to teach students foreign languages.)

the underlined sentence in the outline is

a. the claim.
b. the conclusion.
c. a counterclaim.
d. a supporting detail.

A. The Claim

Explanation:

This statement does not support anything. It doesn't conclude something. And it doesn't claim the opposite of your claim. It does state a claim, though, so I'd say A is the best answer.

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