Randall is reading an essay about exercise in elementary schools. The essay thesis states, "By making small changes, schools could help students get more exercise.” Which type of essay is Randall most likely reading?

The thesis describes a problem—students need more exercise—and proposes a way to address it: schools can make small changes. An essay that presents a problem and suggests ways to fix it is a problem-and-solution essay, so the answer is B, problem and solution.

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