Question

Megan's parents would likely argue that school officials examined Megan's phone without consent. What detail from the text supports this statement?

A "After receiving the tip, Mr. Espinoza met with Megan and explained the allegations. He asked her if he could see her cellphone, but she refused."
B "The next day, school officials searched Megan's locker for any incriminating evidence. They took her backpack and cellphone from her locker while she was in class."
C "They explained that she would be suspended for a week while they continued the investigation."
D "The tip allegedly came from another student at our school."

Answer 1

The detail from the text that supports the statement is that school officials searched Megan's locker and took her cellphone without her consent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement from the text that supports the argument that Megan's parents would likely argue that school officials examined Megan's phone without consent is option B: "The next day, school officials searched Megan's locker for any incriminating evidence. They took her backpack and cellphone from her locker while she was in class."

This detail shows that school officials searched Megan's phone without her consent, as they took her phone from her locker without her permission.