A student is writing an argumentative essay for the school newspaper about cell phone use in schools. The student wants to revise the draft to improve the transition between the first and second paragraphs. Read the draft of the essay and complete the task that follows.
Many teachers and administrators argue that cell phones are nothing but a distraction in the classroom. They have caught students texting friends, checking their e–mail, or even surfing the Internet when they should be paying attention to their work. Cell phones also create problems during testing times as some students use their phones to cheat. These are just a few of the reasons why many schools have banned cell phones from their buildings, not just the classrooms.
This is a bad idea. Some students walk or drive to school, and they need to have their phones with them in case of an emergency. Other students participate in extracurricular activities after school. They need their phones with them so they can stay in contact with their parents or guardians while they are away from home.
Most everyone, including students and parents, will agree that the classroom is not the place for cell phones. They should not be used when class is in session. But school administrators should allow students to keep their cell phones turned off in their lockers during the school day. This allows students to have their phones with them while traveling to and from school.
Choose the transition sentence that could replace the underlined sentence to improve the link between paragraphs one and two.
A.
Many other devices besides cell phones create distractions in the classroom, yet these devices have not been banned.
B.
Banning cell phones from the classroom does not teach students how to be respectful of their teachers' time.
C.
While the teachers and administrators concerns are understandable, cell phones should not be banned from school property.
D.
Although some students may misuse their cell phones during class, not all students do.
1 answer
C. While the teachers and administrators' concerns are understandable, cell phones should not be banned from school property.
This choice effectively acknowledges the arguments made in the first paragraph while presenting a counterargument that supports the student's position in the second paragraph.
