Which term means a statement put forth and supported by evidence?

• A. Audience
• B. Argument
• C. Analyze
• D. Cite

Answer: (B)

In writing and debate, an argument is a claim that you put forward and defend with reasons and evidence. It’s more than just a statement; it’s a point you advance and support with data, examples, and logical reasoning, often addressing counterpoints to show why your claim holds up. That makes it the best fit for describing a statement that is put forth and supported by evidence.

The other terms don’t fit as well: audience is the people you’re communicating with, not the statement itself; analyze is the process of examining something, not the claim you’re making; cite refers to listing sources or references used to back up a claim, which supports the argument but isn’t the statement being presented.