1. Which of the following sentences states the claim of the argumentative essay?

B. Schools should continue using the traditional calendar and not a year-round
schedule.
A. Many schools that change to year-round schedules end up switching back.
C. An important part of a child's life is summertime.
D. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the traditional school year.

B

Explanation:

This is because they are arguing that they SHOULD continue. The rest of the choices sound like a statement rather than an argumentative claim.

THE PART D IS THE STRAIGHT ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY'S SENTENCE :

D. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the traditional school year.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

where is the passage at?