Question

Which is the best introductory sentence for this passage?1) Almost all schools across states have a school day of six to seven hours. (2) Students spend several hours in a day at school and when the school day ends teachers give students extra work to finish at home. (3) Homework is an additional burden that hinders a student's ability to enjoy other important activities.
(4) While it is important to attend school, it is equally important that students engage in various activities to improve other skills. (5) Many students take part in after-school activities, which help improve their concentration or athletic skills. (6) However, when teachers assign homework, students cannot take part in any other activities because they have to spend their time doing homework. (7) Teachers should ensure that they give enough time to students to complete activities like writing essays and reports during school hours. (8) After school, students should have time for other activities. (9) These hours include a single break that lasts less than an hour.
(10) Some students who do not take part in after-school activities enjoy spending time with their family. (11) Homework can eat into the family time and students may end up spending very little time with their families. (12) When students spend time completing their homework after school they do not get sufficient quality time to spend with their parents or play with their friends, pets, or siblings. (13) Due to the lack of exposure to these social interactions, students later find it difficult to mingle with others in a social environment. (14) As much as students learn from books, they also learn important life skills by interacting with people and spending time outside. (15) Completing homework or reports after school could hinder the students' overall personal growth.
(16) Any school-related work should be limited to the school hours so that students have plenty of time to spend outside school to develop other skills and talents. (17) It is best that students are not given any homework.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is number 2.

The main theme is homework and so this introductory makes sense.