Creating a Public Service Advertisement — Cumulative exam
Question 11 • FL-1001040-M/J Language Arts 2 B
Read this excerpt of a speech that Javier is writing about the topic of a longer school day.I don’t think we should have a longer school day. Children already spend 7 hours in school. _____ If parents and teachers want students to do better in school, they should make smaller classes and pay teachers more money instead of extending the school day.
Answer
A
The school day now lasts from early in the morning to late in the afternoon, which is long enough for children to have to sit in school.
B
With a longer school day, students would not get a chance for free play, which studies prove helps students develop the creative thinking skills they need.
C
I’ve heard that some countries have longer school days and not as much homework, which seems to suit those students well.
D
I have a really long school day because I go to after-school programs until my dad comes to pick me up after he finishes his workday.
Explanation
Choice B gives a reason to oppose a longer school day: students would lose time for free play, which helps develop creative thinking. This supports Javier’s claim that the school day should not be extended. Choice C instead suggests longer school days can work well, so it does not fit his argument.
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