An essay proposes computer bookings to reduce queues. Readers do not yet know why the queues are a problem. Which outline establishes the need before assessing the proposal?

• Assess the bookings, explain the queues, then weigh the costs.
• Weigh the costs, assess the bookings, then explain the queues.
• Explain the queues, assess the bookings, then weigh the costs.

Which sentence gives a policy position for an argument about school art-club funding?

• The school should cover art-club fees so that cost does not prevent pupils joining.
• The school collects art-club fees at the office before the start of each term.
• The school lists art-club fees alongside meeting times on its activity timetable.

To test your argument fairly, answer only the easiest version of a relevant objection.

Your essay argues for more bike racks. A paragraph about the school's founding date has no connection to that claim. What revision fits?

• Remove the history paragraph and keep the essay focused on bike racks.
• Move the history paragraph into the opening as background to the proposal.
• Use the history paragraph to close the essay.

You propose an after-school club. A critic shows that the last bus leaves before your proposed finish. Which check directly investigates a change that could address this concern?

• Check whether pupils prefer a longer club session after their lessons.
• Check whether an earlier finish would let pupils catch the last bus.
• Check whether the club's activities justify the proposed session length.

A conclusion should explain what the discussion supports, including relevant limits on the claim.

Your strongest paragraph judges a policy using your definition of fair access. Readers have not seen that definition. Which order makes the reasoning clear?

• Judge the policy, explain fair access, then state the conclusion.
• Explain fair access, judge the policy, then state the conclusion.
• State the conclusion, judge the policy, then explain fair access.

A proposal promises access for all pupils. Its room is upstairs. Some pupils cannot use stairs, and there is no lift or alternative access. Which revision responds to this objection?

• Keep the access promise and add evidence about the room's popularity.
• Keep the access promise and explain the benefits of meeting in that room.
• Revise the promise of access for all pupils to match the limits of the current plan.