When evaluating an argument, one should always take into consideration the existence and merit of any unstated premises. t or f

True.

Explanation:

An argumentative writing can be defined as an expression of a writer's position (stance) on a subject matter or topic.

A claim can be defined as a statement that is used by a writer to prove, substantiate or support an argument.

Thus, a claim is an assertive statement expressed by a writer to prove that an argument is true or real.

This ultimately implies that, when writers engage in an argument or write an argumentative essay, they make use of a claim to state or express their opinions about the subject matter or topic.

All arguments generally have an unstated premise and as such when evaluating an argument, one should always take into consideration the existence and merit of any unstated premises. Premises connotes claims that fundamentally serves as a reason in an argument.