Question

Which step, if implemented, will most weaken the author’s case for extending the lunch break?

Answer 1

a. installing additional candy and soda vending machines in the cafeteria

b. allowing students to decide on the cafeteria menu choices

c. giving additional homework to the students and encouraging them to participate in after-school activities

d. introducing a homework period after lunch to allow students to complete their unfinished homework

Answer 2

Dear Principal Corte,

I write to you with a concern that requires immediate attention. It is my belief that the lunch period at Mountain Vista High School is not long enough and should be lengthened.

The most important reason that our lunch period should be extended is so that all the students at Mountain Vista High School have a chance to eat. As it stands now, many students are unable to get through the lunch line and eat lunch. Even if the lunchroom staff are extremely efficient and able to get everyone through the line, some students end up with only a few minutes to eat their lunch. I have spoken with the school nurse about this issue, and she says that eating too quickly is a very unhealthy habit. Consequently, some students have become so frustrated with the long lines that they have resorted to getting their lunch from the vending machines, and everyone knows that a candy bar and a can of soda is the worst possible lunch a person can eat. The fact of the matter is that if the lunch period is extended, then all the students will make it through the lunch line and will be able to eat their lunch in a healthy way.

In addition, the lunch period should be extended because it would give students additional time to study or finish up homework. Those of us who take part in after-school activities or have jobs often don’t get home until late in the evening. Then, after we eat dinner, we are usually too exhausted to put our best effort into our homework. If we had more time at lunch, many of us would complete our homework properly.

I truly hope that you take my arguments under consideration, Principal Corte. Please see the attached petition with almost 2,000 signatures of students who share my opinions about extending the lunch period. Take this petition as a sign that there are many of us who are not completely happy with our experience at Mountain Vista High School. Mountain Vista High School is important to me, and I believe that students should get the best: extend our lunch period, and you will definitely get the best from us.

Sincerely,

Alexis Walters

Answer 3

I believe the most logical answer to this question would probably be "a".. It makes the most sense to me.. Hope this helps you!

Answer 4

it wasn't a... @Krista_Rider

Answer 5

Hmmm... Odd... I looked it up and the answer key said a... But since it's apparently not a, I'd have to go with c then.. If that's not right then i don't know..

Answer 6

You have an answer key?!

Answer 7

@Krista_Rider

Answer 8

Well i mean yeah. If you search long enough, you can find just about anything you want on the internet.. cx

Answer 9

I tried to but it said I had to pay for it! Is it for Plato? @Krista_Rider

Answer 10

Yes, I believe so.. It didn't make me pay for anything though...

Answer 11

Where did you find it?

Answer 12

@Krista_Rider

Answer 13

I'm not entirely sure actually. I basically just looked for the question and opened a bunch of links and looked through them until i found it.. cx

Answer 14

what is the answer

Answer 15

@Adrianna.Gongora

Answer 16

@Adrianna.Gongora

Answer 17

it should be A because when vending machines are installed then less students would have to wait in line and therefore make the extension of lunch unneeded @Adrianna.Gongora

Answer 18

I think it's C

Answer 19

C was wrong

Answer 20

What about D ?

Answer 21

She brought up the matter of homework needing to be finished and lunch being extended so it would have to be D

Answer 22

Well, the question is saying what would weaken the matter of extension, not help it.

Answer 23

Then it would be B that's the only option left :)