Question

Students at Glenmore High demand an increase in the number of advanced placement classes. In order to compete with other college-bound students, we must have access to more rigorous courses. I mean, if we can’t show that we took tough courses, colleges will turn us down.

How can the final sentence best be revised for this argument?
A) Tough work is the key to proving to college admissions that we’ve got what they want.
B) We need tougher courses on our transcripts, or else nobody’s going to notice us.
C) Without proof of challenging courses, colleges might disregard our transcripts.
D) Challenging courses separate college-bound students from the rest of the pack.

Answer 1

Answer: A)

Step-by-step explanation:

The students at Glenmore High want to improve their education because of the future success that they can have in college.

want to have permission and approvement of college admissions that they are wanting to attend. Students are wanting those courses because of their progress and not for someone who will notice them(B). Hard work should be rewarded and approved by others.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) Without proof of challenging courses, colleges might disregard our transcripts.

Step-by-step explanation:

In an argument, the last sentence needs to support the main position of the author by restating the main point. In the case of the sentence "I mean, if we can’t show that we took tough courses, colleges will turn us down" this supports the main position of the author about the need for more advanced placement classes. However, the use of "I mean" "though" or "can't" is too informal and not appropriate.

Due to this, the same idea should be restated using formal language, in this way, "Without proof of challenging courses, colleges might disregard our transcripts" is the best option, because this preserves the essence of the idea but uses formal language.