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B 

 

Most other children at Sarvar’s school have to do their homework as soon as they get 

home. 

 

C 

Ona is allowed to do her homework in the evening after a meal. 

 

D 

Sarvar is very tired after school and can work better after a break. 

 

E 

Doing homework is very important to help children do well at school. 

 

Key: 

D 

   

 

Justification 

Sarvar claims that his parents should let him decide when to do his homework, but does not 

offer any reason for this other than “I know best”. 

D

 provides a more substantial reason why 

allowing him to do so would be a good idea – it might actually improve the quality of his 

work.