Question 67
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2020
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write an argumentative essay of about 250 words on the statement: "School uniforms should be mandatory in all secondary schools." Your essay must: (i) take a clear position, (ii) present at least three supporting arguments, (iii) acknowledge and refute one counter‑argument, and (iv) conclude with a strong closing statement. You are required to incorporate the following piece of evidence: a recent study found that 70% of schools with mandatory uniforms reported lower disciplinary incidents than schools without uniforms.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
A suitable essay would begin with a thesis such as "Mandatory school uniforms should be adopted in all secondary schools because they foster equality, improve discipline, and strengthen school identity." It would then develop three paragraphs: (1) Uniforms level socioeconomic differences, reducing bullying; (2) Cite the study - 70% of schools with uniforms experience fewer disciplinary problems, showing a clear benefit; (3) Uniforms create a sense of belonging and pride. A fourth paragraph would acknowledge the view that uniforms limit personal expression, then counter that students can still express individuality through accessories, hairstyles, and extracurricular activities. The conclusion would restate the thesis and call on education authorities to implement uniform policies nationwide.
B.
A suitable essay would begin with a thesis such as "School uniforms should not be mandatory in secondary schools because they suppress individuality, add financial burden, and have no proven effect on discipline." It would then develop three paragraphs supporting the anti‑uniform stance, while incorrectly using the study - 70% of schools with uniforms reported lower disciplinary incidents - as evidence that uniforms are ineffective. The essay would acknowledge a counter‑argument that uniforms improve safety, but fail to refute it, and end with a weak closing statement.
C.
A suitable essay would begin with a thesis such as "Mandatory school uniforms should be adopted in all secondary schools because they reduce costs, improve test scores, and simplify dress codes." It would then develop three paragraphs: (1) Uniforms lower clothing expenses for families; (2) Cite the study - 50% of schools with uniforms experience fewer disciplinary problems, showing a modest benefit; (3) Uniforms make mornings easier for parents. The essay would omit a counter‑argument and conclude with a brief restatement of the thesis.
D.
A suitable essay would begin with a thesis such as "Mandatory school uniforms should be adopted in all secondary schools because they foster equality, improve discipline, and strengthen school identity." It would then develop three paragraphs: (1) Uniforms level socioeconomic differences, reducing bullying; (2) Cite the study - 80% of schools with uniforms experience fewer disciplinary problems, inflating the statistic; (3) Uniforms create a sense of belonging and pride. The essay would skip the required counter‑argument and conclude with a generic statement without a call to action.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
A suitable essay would begin with a thesis such as "Mandatory school uniforms should be adopted in all secondary schools because they foster equality, improve discipline, and strengthen school identity." It would then develop three paragraphs: (1) Uniforms level socioeconomic differences, reducing bullying; (2) Cite the study - 70% of schools with uniforms experience fewer disciplinary problems, showing a clear benefit; (3) Uniforms create a sense of belonging and pride. A fourth paragraph would acknowledge the view that uniforms limit personal expression, then counter that students can still express individuality through accessories, hairstyles, and extracurricular activities. The conclusion would restate the thesis and call on education authorities to implement uniform policies nationwide.
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This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2020
English Language
Question 67.
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objective
questions from the
2020
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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