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Correct Modifiers and Concise Wording

Question 5 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_1001370_English 3_S2_2015

Read the sentence.The failing company was not going to succeed because it was bankrupt and did not have any money left.What is the best way to revise this sentence to eliminate wordiness?

Answer
A
The company was failing because it was bankrupt and did not have enough money left.
B
The company was failing and not succeeding because it was out of money.
C
The failing company was going bankrupt.
D
The sentence is correct as written.
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