These questions ask something like "Should schools ban phones in class?" and offer four arguments — two starting "Yes" and two starting "No". You choose the strongest. There is no fact-checking: you judge the arguments as written.
What makes an argument strong
- It addresses the question directly. An argument about phone costs does not answer whether phones should be banned in class.
- It is relevant to most of the people affected, not just a small group.
- It gives a reason, not just an opinion. "Phones distract students from learning" is stronger than "Phones are annoying".
- It is not exaggerated. "Phones always ruin every lesson" overstates the case.
A quick elimination order
- Remove any argument that is off-topic or answers a different question.
- Remove arguments with extreme words: always, never, everyone, completely.
- Remove arguments that rely on a minority case.
- From what is left, choose the one with the clearest, most direct reason.
💡 Do not choose based on your own opinion. A "No" argument can be the strongest even if you personally would say "Yes".