Question

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which evidence is best to add to paragraph 3 after sentence 14 to provide a counterclaim to the authors claim?
a. supporters add that uniforms promote a sense of belonging because students who may have felt
like they did not belong before now feel like they are part of a unified whole.
b. by taking away the pressures of wearing certain clothing, school administrators and teachers can
spend more time focusing on teaching rather than trying to enforce dress codes
c. some students argue that school uniforms strip them of their right to express themselves freely,
which prevents them from having individual thoughts and forces them into conformity
d. many parents maintain that school uniforms are actually very expensive when they are limited to
buying a certain selection of clothes, increasing the financial burden on families

Explanation:

A counterclaim opposes the author's claim. Option C presents students' view against uniforms (stripping expression, forcing conformity), which directly counters a likely pro - uniform stance. Options A and B support uniforms (promoting belonging, teachers focusing on teaching). Option D is about cost (a different aspect, not a direct counter to the main claim about uniforms' impact on students like expression).

Answer:

C. Some students argue that school uniforms strip them of their right to express themselves freely, which prevents them from having individual thoughts and forces them into conformity.