In Selection 2, the author uses evidence to support the main claim, or central idea, that starting the school day later would—

Question

A. cause schools to delay extracurricular activities and students to stay out later.
B. cause additional problems even as it effectively solves the problem of student sleep deprivation.
C. cause additional problems without even effectively solving the problem of student sleep deprivation.
D. cause students, parents, teachers, and administrators to work together to develop new schedules and better habits.

Answer 1

Based on the central idea that starting the school day later would yield various effects, the best answer from the provided options is:

C. cause additional problems without even effectively solving the problem of student sleep deprivation.

This choice reflects the idea that starting the school day later may introduce new issues while failing to adequately address the root problem of sleep deprivation among students.