We should hire a new member for our department because our workload has significantly increased in the past three months, and the existing staff cannot keep up.
A) Argument
B) Explanation
C) Neither an argument nor an explanation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement is making a claim (that the workload has significantly increased) and providing a reason for why a new hire is necessary (existing staff cannot keep up). This fits the definition of an argument.

We Should Hire a New Member for Our Department Because