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Writing an Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature — Unit test

Question 8 • English 10 B E-Learning

Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince school board members that district 16 should add a week-long October break to next year’s school calendar, like other districts in the state.Which reason best supports the claim in this prompt?

Answer
A
Schoolchildren need time in the fall to prepare for upcoming holidays.
B
The number of school days required by the board is too many for students.
C
Students need a break to study for their rigorous midterm exams.
D
There are too many fast-approaching events on the school calendar.

Explanation

A week-long October break would give students time to prepare for midterm exams, making C the strongest reason for adding the break. The other choices focus on holiday preparation, the total number of required school days, or a crowded calendar without explaining as clearly how the break would benefit students.

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