Read the short passage below and respond in English. Passage: 'Some people say school uniforms limit…

Questão

Read the short passage below and respond in English. Passage: 'Some people say school uniforms limit self-expression. The author argues that uniforms are beneficial because they reduce bullying and save families money. Uniforms lower peer pressure about fashion, which cuts down on teasing. Also, buying a few uniforms can cost less than frequently buying trendy clothes.' Tasks: (a) State the author's main argument in one sentence. (b) Identify two pieces of evidence or examples that support the argument. (c) Explain briefly how each supports the argument.

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Resposta esperada

Main argument: School uniforms are beneficial because they reduce bullying and save families money. Evidence 1: 'Uniforms lower peer pressure about fashion, which cuts down on teasing' — explains how uniforms reduce bullying. Evidence 2: 'buying a few uniforms can cost less than frequently buying trendy clothes' — supports the financial benefit.

Explicação

A resposta apresenta de forma clara o argumento principal do autor, que é a defesa dos uniformes escolares. As evidências citadas são relevantes, pois mostram como os uniformes podem diminuir o bullying ao reduzir a pressão sobre a moda e também destacam a economia financeira, reforçando a eficácia do argumento. A explicação sobre cada evidência conecta diretamente os pontos apresentados ao argumento central, tornando a resposta coesa e lógica.

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