Research Workshop: Writing an Argumentative Essay — Cumulative exam
Question 66 • ALT ENG 11 S2 Common Core ELA 11 2014 - ELA3011 B-CR
Read the following paragraph.The learning process at many schools is being compromised. Instead of focusing on their education, students are concerned with their appearances. Fashion choices are of higher importance than completing homework assignments and passing tests. In addition, many current clothing trends are entirely inappropriate for the school setting. School uniforms will remove these distractions and allow schools to once again become a place of learning. According to the author, what are the benefits of school uniforms?
Answer
A
School uniforms will result in a higher success rate among high school students.
B
School uniforms will distract students by shifting the focus from education to clothing.
C
School uniforms are an excellent fashion choice for all public school students.
D
School uniforms will allow students to focus on learning rather than on their appearances.
Explanation
The author says students are focusing too much on their appearances and fashion instead of homework and tests. The paragraph argues that uniforms will remove those distractions and help schools become places of learning. Therefore, the benefit is that students can focus on learning rather than their appearances.
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