Question

Cleo is writing an essay arguing that her school should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because it would benefit the student body. Which claim is the most effective for her argument? A.Kennedy High School should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because students would get an extra hour of sleep, improving their health and brain function. B.Kennedy High School should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because students would get more sleep, making them healthier—although some would take advantage of the change and go to bed later. C. Kennedy High School should open at 8:30 a.m. B.instead of 7:30 for seniors only because they have earned that special privilege and it would serve as motivation for younger grades. D.Kennedy High School should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because many students arrive late as it is and this change would mean that more students get to class on time.

Answer 1

The answer is D. All of the other claims focus on giving the students an easier time at the expense of the school, while answer D makes the argument that it would benefit the school.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. "Kennedy High School should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because students would get an extra hour of sleep, improving their health and brain function." I took the quiz.