To give reasons and evidence to support a particular claim or opinion.
“Some experts argue that homework should be reduced to lower student stress.”
“The article argues that public transit funding deserves higher priority than new highways.”
Reading Part 4 passages are structured around opposing arguments, so spotting phrases like 'the writer argues' helps you separate the main claim from supporting details. Pay attention to which side each paragraph argues for, since questions often ask you to match a viewpoint to its supporter.
Synonyms: contend, reason, maintain