A student is writing an editorial about what advice to give new students for a school newspaper. The student wants to revise the draft to improve the development of ideas. Read the draft of the editorial and complete the task that follows.

Question

A student who has moved to a new town and is going to a new school should join several clubs, sports, and activities. This is a great way to make friends. The student will meet people he or she has things in common with. It is much easier to meet people in a relaxed atmosphere than it is in a classroom where you are not allowed to talk or play. Since clubs, sports, and activities are usually run by teachers or other staff members, a new student can get to know an adult that can help him or her in many ways. That adult can become part of his or her support system. It can be tough going to a new school, but taking this advice can make it easier.

Choose the sentence that adds the best information to support the claim that a new student should join several clubs, sports, and activities.
A.

Many studies have shown that forming relationships at school makes students do better in school.
B.

It is also important to keep in touch with friends that have been left behind.
C.

Joining too many clubs, sports, and activities can take too much time away from homework and responsibilities.
D
.

Students can come up with their own ideas for clubs and then speak to a student advisor to get them approved.

Answer 1

A. Many studies have shown that forming relationships at school makes students do better in school.

This sentence adds strong support to the claim that a new student should join several clubs, sports, and activities by highlighting the positive impact of forming relationships on academic success.