Contrary to most people’s belief, high-school students should not work part time; such work hinders their academic performance and does not give them any skills that will be useful in later life. Moreover, they may spend their earnings on alcohol or drugs.
A. Inform (I) if the primary purpose of the sentence is to inform.
B. Persuade (P) if the primary purpose of the sentence is to persuade.
C. Entertain (E) if the primary purpose of the sentence is to entertain.