The following two paragraphs are an original and rewritten paragraph drawn from an op-ed piece. Which of the following rules for writing an op-ed piece does this rewrite best demonstrate?
Original: Cuts to school funding are having a negative impact on student achievement. Rewrite: Cuts to school funding are having a negative impact on student achievement. Since 2003, when the state reduced spending by 7 percent, average test scores have dropped by five points in schools across the state. Some schools have dropped even more dramatically. At Washington HS, test scores have dropped by almost 10 points. A. Using examples and facts B. Providing solutions C. Taking a stand D. Keeping it current
I do believe the answer is A.
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