Practice Test

Question 7 • English 9 CR SUSD (EX)

Nate is writing an essay arguing that the football program at his school should be canceled for safety reasons. Which is the most effective claim for his argument?

Answer

Football is fun and provides students with a sense of unity, but it can also be a dangerous game for many reasons, including the fact that many students suffer concussions while they are playing.

Many people are very proud of our school’s football team, and they came close to winning the district title last year, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that our high school should not field a football team.

Our school should not have a football team because research shows that twenty percent of students will suffer at least one concussion during their high school playing career, which can have dangerous and permanent effects.

Football can be a dangerous and risky sport at any level, and other sports, such as basketball and field hockey, are much better choices for students.

Explanation

The most effective claim directly states Nate’s position and supports it with a specific reason: concussion risk and its potentially lasting effects. Choice C argues that the school should not have a football team and gives a statistic to make the safety concern clear. The other choices either lack strong supporting evidence or do not focus as directly on canceling the program for safety reasons.

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