Choosing Precise Words to Eliminate Wordiness and Redundancy
Question 9 • SS-English Language Arts 7
Read the paragraph.Glenway Park should be saved for future generations to enjoy. This area has been a favorite spot for generations of picnickers and stargazers. The foundation of the city’s first building still stands near the baseball diamond. In addition, the park has over three acres of old-growth oak forest that harbors spring flowers, deer, and a variety of song birds.
Answer
A
Glenway Park’s unique natural and historical treasures must be preserved.
B
Glenway Park is a nice place to visit and a good place for families.
C
Glenway Park’s fun combination of woods and picnic areas is hard to beat.
D
Glenway is over six acres and is visited by thousands of people every year.
Explanation
The paragraph supports preserving Glenway Park because it has both historical and natural value: the foundation of the city’s first building remains there, and its old-growth oak forest shelters wildlife and flowers. The opening sentence also says the park should be saved for future generations. Choice A, “Glenway Park’s unique natural and historical treasures must be preserved,” best captures the paragraph’s main idea.
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