Question 35
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Outline a three‑paragraph argumentative essay on the proposition ‘School uniforms should be mandatory in secondary schools'. For each paragraph, give a concise sentence indicating its main purpose (thesis, supporting argument, counter‑argument and refutation, conclusion).
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Paragraph 1 (Thesis): School uniforms should be mandatory in secondary schools because they promote equality, reduce distractions, and enhance school identity.
Paragraph 2 (Supporting): Uniforms eliminate visible socioeconomic differences, fostering a sense of belonging and minimizing bullying based on attire.
Paragraph 3 (Counter‑argument, Refutation & Conclusion): While critics argue that uniforms suppress individuality, schools can encourage personal expression through extracurricular activities, and the overall benefits to discipline and cohesion outweigh this concern, thus mandating uniforms is justified.
B.
Paragraph 1 (Thesis): School uniforms should be mandatory because they guarantee academic excellence.
Paragraph 2 (Supporting): Uniforms eliminate all distractions, leading directly to higher test scores across the board.
Paragraph 3 (Counter‑argument, Refutation & Conclusion): Critics argue uniforms suppress individuality, but the proven boost in grades makes any loss of self‑expression acceptable, so mandatory uniforms are essential.
C.
Paragraph 1 (Thesis): School uniforms should be optional in secondary schools because they allow students to express individuality.
Paragraph 2 (Supporting): Allowing personal clothing choices fosters creativity and prepares students for real‑world dress decisions.
Paragraph 3 (Counter‑argument, Refutation & Conclusion): Although some claim uniforms reduce bullying, research shows that bullying is more related to behavior than attire, so mandatory uniforms are unnecessary.
D.
Paragraph 1 (Thesis): Mandatory school uniforms are detrimental to student morale and should be abolished.
Paragraph 2 (Supporting): Uniform policies increase financial burden on families and create resentment among students.
Paragraph 3 (Counter‑argument, Refutation & Conclusion): Even if uniforms might simplify dress codes, the loss of personal expression outweighs any minor gains in discipline, thus schools should not enforce them.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Paragraph 1 (Thesis): School uniforms should be mandatory in secondary schools because they promote equality, reduce distractions, and enhance school identity.
Paragraph 2 (Supporting): Uniforms eliminate visible socioeconomic differences, fostering a sense of belonging and minimizing bullying based on attire.
Paragraph 3 (Counter‑argument, Refutation & Conclusion): While critics argue that uniforms suppress individuality, schools can encourage personal expression through extracurricular activities, and the overall benefits to discipline and cohesion outweigh this concern, thus mandating uniforms is justified.
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