Question

Select the correct text in the passage.

Eric is writing a persuasive essay. Which excerpt expresses the central idea of his argument?
Some people claim that allowing cell phones in schools will interfere with students' ability to learn; however, cell phones are academically beneficial. First, cell phones can help students to study since the students can look up information needed for their project or subject matter. Additionally, the use of technology in the classroom with cell phones can increase the students' motivation. Moreover, if the students are more motivated, they will be more engaged in their studies and do better on their exams.

A.) Some people claim that allowing cell phones in schools will interfere with students' ability to learn

B.) cell phones are academically beneficial

C.) the use of technology in the classroom with cell phones can increase the students' motivation

D.) if the students are more motivated, they will be more engaged in their studies and do better on their exams.

Answer 1

The answer is B. for Plato users...

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Central idea of his argument is the excerpt is;

B.) cell phones are academically beneficial

Explanation:

This is the opinion or claim which Eric is trying to persuade his audience to agree with. After declaring his claim, Eric presents thee arguments in its support. Hence this option (cell phones are academically beneficial) presents the central idea of this persuasive excerpt.

Option A is incorrect because here Eric is presenting a claim by some people which he would try to refute in next few lines.

Option C and D are incorrect because they are not ideas or claims but arguments in support of the central idea/claim.