Common Core High School ELA Question of the Day
Test your knowledge with a hand-picked multiple-choice question.
Our state should raise the minimum wage to fifteen dollars to reduce working poverty. I worked at a cafe where a coworker struggled to cover rent, which shows how the current wage is not enough. Some say higher wages kill jobs, but businesses also benefit when employees can afford transportation and food. A nearby city raised its wage and people seemed happier, so it probably works. We should pass the increase immediately because delaying hurts families. Small businesses will adapt if they care about their workers. While it's true prices might go up a little, customers will understand. The main thing is dignity: no one should work full-time and still be poor. If we value fairness, we must act now without getting stuck in complicated economic debates.
Which revision most effectively strengthens the argument by improving evidence quality, reasoning, and counterargument handling?