Read the thesis statement about conducting school locker searches. A school's right to search student lockers to keep things safe for the community might be a necessary thing. Which is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence?
Answer
A
no change
B
is necessary to maintain a safe environment for students.
C
may keep things safe for students, which makes it necessary.
D
maintains the necessary safety of the student environment.
Explanation
The original phrase “might be a necessary thing” is vague and uncertain. Choice B states the idea clearly and directly: searching lockers “is necessary to maintain a safe environment for students.” The other revisions are awkward or less precise.
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