Read the excerpt from Tommy’s speech to his school administration about why physical education should be mandatory for each student. It is good for students to learn about health and be active throughout the school day. Which is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence?

Tommy is arguing that physical education should be mandatory, so his wording should clearly emphasize its importance. “It is essential for students” makes a stronger, more convincing claim than “okay,” “cool,” or “fun.” Therefore, the best revision is “It is essential for students.”

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