Which statement most clearly links the evidence and conclusion for an argument in favor of requiring school uniforms? A) When so
cio-economic distinctions are eliminated, school uniforms should be required for use by all students. B) As a result of socio-economic distinctions being minimized among students, school uniforms should be required. C) School uniforms help minimize socio-economic distinctions between students, but they should be required of all students. D) School uniforms should be required because they eliminate socio-economic distinctions between students of varying backgrounds.
The correct answer is option D: School uniforms should be required because they eliminate socio-economic distinctions between students of varying backgrounds.
The grammar and overall syntax of the previous three statements is somewhat convoluted.
Option A leaves open the day that uniforms should be required until socio-economic distinctions are eliminated. An uncertain day that may never come.
Option B makes it sound like the obligation of wearing uniforms comes as a result of 'socio-economic distinctions being minimized.
Option C is phrased awkwardly although its sentences are correct.
