Question 3
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2020
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
The claim: "School uniforms improve student discipline." Write a counter‑argument paragraph of exactly 40 words that (i) acknowledges a valid point of the claim, (ii) refutes it with evidence, and (iii) ends with a concluding sentence.
Answer Options
A.
While uniforms may mask socioeconomic differences, a 2020 analysis of 1,050 middle‑school students showed a 15‑point increase in on‑task behavior after uniform adoption, indicating that standardized attire can foster a more disciplined environment and positively influence academic focus overall significantly.
Correct Answer
B.
While uniforms may reduce visible socioeconomic differences, studies show they do not significantly affect punctuality or classroom behavior; in fact, a 2022 survey of 1,200 students found no improvement in discipline, indicating other factors are more influential for overall learning.
C.
While uniforms can lessen visible socioeconomic gaps, research indicates they actually increase absenteeism; a 2021 study of 950 high‑schoolers reported a twelve percent rise in tardiness after uniform implementation, suggesting that dress codes may distract rather than improve discipline effectively.
D.
While uniforms help reduce peer pressure, a 2019 survey of 800 high‑school pupils recorded a ten‑minute reduction in average arrival time after uniform policy, suggesting that dress codes enhance punctuality and reinforce classroom order, thereby improving overall discipline significantly effectively.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
While uniforms may reduce visible socioeconomic differences, studies show they do not significantly affect punctuality or classroom behavior; in fact, a 2022 survey of 1,200 students found no improvement in discipline, indicating other factors are more influential for overall learning.
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2020
English Language
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