Lance is almost finished with his argument essay about the right to a free and equal education. In his introduction paragraph, he wrote the following claim:

Question

Although some politicians say that educational opportunities in this country are equal, many students do not receive the same chances, due in large part to poverty.

Which of the following is an effective restatement of that claim?

Although some politicians say that educational opportunities in this country are equal, many students do not receive the same opportunities, due in large part, to poverty.
Can you believe what you learned in this essay about how unfair our education system really is?
Despite what some politicians may say, public education in this country is clearly not equitable, most often based on socioeconomic status.
Though many students do not receive the same opportunities, due in large part to poverty, some politicians say that education in this country is equitable.

Answer 1

The most effective restatement of Lance's claim is:

"Despite what some politicians may say, public education in this country is clearly not equitable, most often based on socioeconomic status."

This option accurately captures the essence of Lance's original claim while maintaining clarity and emphasis on the inequities in the education system related to poverty.