Globalization and the Future — Test

Question 47 • English Language Arts 10

Consider this claim: School uniforms should be mandatory for all students. Which statement gives the strongest evidence to support this claim?

Answer

Recent reports indicate that school uniforms have a minimal impact on attendance rates in New York City Public Schools.

Making school uniforms mandatory directly contradicts Americans’ First Amendment right to express themselves freely.

Chris Hammock, a mother of three high school students, said that mandatory school uniforms would make back-to-school shopping much easier.

According to the board of education, “school uniforms improve behavior, build school spirit, and develop a student’s sense of belonging.”

Explanation

The claim argues that uniforms should be mandatory, so the strongest supporting evidence should give reasons uniforms benefit students or schools. The board of education says uniforms improve behavior, build school spirit, and foster belonging, directly supporting the claim. Choice C gives one parent’s personal convenience, while A reports little effect on attendance and D argues against the claim.

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