Question

question 7 (multiple choice worth 2 points) nadia is writing an argumentative essay on why schools should not allow cell phones in the classroom. which of the following is an effective claim for her argument? i think students should only use cell phones during lunch breaks. cell phones are a distraction and should be banned in schools. cell phones are essential for communication and research. teachers should totally throw away cell phones if students bring them to school. question 8 (multiple choice worth 2 points)

Explanation:

To determine the effective claim for Nadia's argument (schools should not allow cell phones in classrooms), we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Limits cell phone use to lunch breaks, not directly supporting a total ban in classrooms.
• Option 2: States cell phones are a distraction and should be banned in schools, which aligns with Nadia's argument about not allowing them in classrooms (as classrooms are part of schools).
• Option 3: Highlights cell phones' usefulness, which contradicts the argument.
• Option 4: Proposes an extreme and unfeasible action, not a strong claim for the argument.

Answer:

B. Cell phones are a distraction and should be banned in schools