AP English Language and Composition Quiz
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Read the following AP English Language–style argumentative passage and answer the question.
A state legislature is considering banning smartphones during the school day in all public middle schools, with phones stored in locked pouches until dismissal. Some parents oppose the plan due to safety concerns.
(1) Schools have tried "phone-friendly" policies for years, and the results are predictable: constant buzzing, fractured attention, and conflict over enforcement. A statewide ban would remove ambiguity and make expectations consistent from school to school.
(2) The strongest argument for the ban is academic. Middle school is when students build habits of sustained focus, and frequent checking trains the brain to expect interruption. Teachers cannot compete with a device designed to capture attention.
(3) Opponents often raise emergencies, but schools already have communication systems for crises. In one online comment thread, several parents said they would feel 'panicked' if they couldn't text their children at lunch. The legislature should prioritize learning conditions over adult anxiety.
(4) A phone ban will not fix every issue, but it will reduce a major, avoidable distraction. If students need technology for class, schools can provide it in controlled forms rather than relying on personal devices.
Evaluation: Why is the evidence in the bolded sentence insufficient?
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