Question 61
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Read the following argumentative paragraph and identify the weakest supporting point. Then rewrite that point to make the argument stronger.
"School uniforms should be mandatory because they promote equality among students, reduce bullying, and allow teachers to focus more on teaching. Uniforms eliminate the pressure to wear fashionable clothes, which can be a distraction. Moreover, they save families money by removing the need for multiple outfits for different occasions. Finally, uniforms help schools maintain a professional image, preparing students for future workplaces."
Answer Options
A.
Weakest point: "School uniforms should be mandatory because they promote equality among students, reduce bullying, and allow teachers to focus more on teaching." Revised sentence: "Uniforms increase equality and reduce bullying, which directly improves test scores across the board."
Correct Answer
B.
Weakest point: "Moreover, they save families money by removing the need for multiple outfits for different occasions." Revised sentence: "After the initial purchase, uniforms prove economical because they can be worn throughout the year, eliminating the need for frequent replacement of trendy clothing and thereby reducing overall family expenditure."
C.
Weakest point: "Uniforms eliminate the pressure to wear fashionable clothes, which can be a distraction." Revised sentence: "Uniforms remove all personal expression, ensuring students focus solely on academics, which strengthens discipline."
D.
Weakest point: "Uniforms help schools maintain a professional image, preparing students for future workplaces." Revised sentence: "Uniforms guarantee job readiness by teaching students to conform to corporate dress codes from an early age."
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Weakest point: "Moreover, they save families money by removing the need for multiple outfits for different occasions." Revised sentence: "After the initial purchase, uniforms prove economical because they can be worn throughout the year, eliminating the need for frequent replacement of trendy clothing and thereby reducing overall family expenditure."
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2023
English Language
Question 61.
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questions from the
2023
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
Medium
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