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Modern Drama Study — Test

Question 22 • American Literature and Composition

Read the sentence. In chapter three, Joseph feels confused about the way things happened at the court house. Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

Answer
A
Joseph is confused that things happened as they did at the court house in chapter three.
B
In chapter three, the reader learns that Joseph feels confused about the events that occurred at the court house.
C
In chapter three, the reader learns that Joseph feels weird about the way events happened at the court house.
D
Joseph feels some confusion about the way things occurred at the court house in chapter three.

Explanation

Choice B uses more precise, formal language: “events” is more specific than “things,” and “occurred” is more academic than “happened.” It also keeps the meaning that Joseph is confused about what took place at the courthouse. Choice C uses the informal word “weird,” while A and D retain less precise wording.

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