Question 12 • FL-1001420-AP English Language and Composition Sem 1 - Flex
In sentence 4 (reproduced below), which of the following versions of the underlined text best establishes the writer’s position on the main argument of the passage?Though universities and trade schools both offer benefits, society does not yet give trade schools the recognition they deserve.
Answer
A
(as it is now)
B
trade schools offer the most affordable option for students who already know what career path they wish to pursue
C
the ultimate decision should be based primarily on one’s innate skills and abilities, not necessarily one’s passions
D
the practical and financial merits of trade schools often fly under the prospective student’s postsecondary radar
Explanation
Choice D best states a clear position: trade schools’ practical and financial advantages are often overlooked by prospective students. This supports the argument that trade schools deserve greater recognition. Choice A makes a similar general claim, but D more specifically explains what is being overlooked and by whom.
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