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How can the topic "students and cell phones” be presented as an argument?

A
Recent surveys suggest that over 70 percent of all American students ages 14–17 own a cell phone.
B
Students at Omega High School have expressed interest in having access to their phones during school hours.
C
School policies regarding cell-phone usage varies by region and is the source of considerable debate.
D
Cell-phone usage should be embraced at public schools as a means of information acquisition.
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Read the paragraph.When young people are encouraged to take risks, they build confidence in their own decision-making skills and capabilities. Consider Winston, a ninth grader willing to try out for a varsity sport or a competitive performance band. He risks failure and personal embarrassment, but he learns the tryout process. He may also learn his personal strengths and shortcomings. Whether he is met with success or not, the risk-taking experience fosters self-reflection and growth.

A
Young students should compete in varsity athletics.
B
Students learn about themselves by taking risks.
C
Students benefit from high-level competition.
D
Young students are nervous during tryouts.
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Which ideas from the paragraph support the argument that a bullying-prevention program can be effective? Select 3 options.

A
These lessons allow students to form friendships with their guidance counselors.
B
These lessons prompt students to play sports.
C
These lessons encourage students to find common ground with one another.
D
These lessons teach students the importance of studying languages.
E
These lessons ensure students feel increased compassion for new students.
F
These lessons ensure students recognize their peers’ specialized needs.
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Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.In this style, argue tyrants of every denomination, from the weak king to the weak father of a family; they are all eager to crush reason; yet always assert that they usurp its throne only to be useful. Do you not act a similar part, when you force all women, by denying them civil and political rights, to remain immured in their families groping in the dark? For surely, Sir, you will not assert, that a duty can be binding which is not founded on reason?

A
By refusing women rights, men are enslaving women in their current roles.
B
Men strive to be kings and fathers because they prefer leadership roles.
C
By ignoring women’s demands, men are weakening the family structure.
D
Women are toiling in the dark, unaware of new laws that are being considered.

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