Passage 1 argues that classroom phones distract students. Passage 2 agrees that distraction occurs but argues that selective phone use during research tasks improves learning. The relationship between the two passages is best described as:
AFull agreement on the role of phones in classrooms
BSharp disagreement with no overlap
CQualified agreement, with P2 accepting part of P1's claim
DTwo unrelated arguments about different topics
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Qualified agreement, with P2 accepting part of P1's claim
Passage 2 accepts P1's distraction claim (partial agreement) but adds a qualification (selective use can help). This is qualified agreement, not full agreement or sharp disagreement.
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