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QuizMultiple Choice

Planning and Writing Effective Correspondence

Question 10 • ELA 10B - 2023

Read a sentence from Ty's letter.The narrator talked about tamales being an important food in the past and how they were used for important things like helping soldiers and workers.Which revision best improves both the concision and precision of Ty's sentence?

Answer
A
The narrator described how tamales were important in history and helped soldiers and workers survive.
B
The narrator said tamales were used in the past and were vital for helping people like soldiers and workers.
C
The narrator explained that tamales were eaten in the past and were easy and nourishing for soldiers and workers.
D
The narrator explained the historical significance of tamales, which provided portable nourishment for soldiers and workers.

Explanation

Choice D is both concise and precise: “historical significance” summarizes the idea that tamales were important in the past, while “portable nourishment” clearly explains how they helped soldiers and workers. The other choices use vaguer or less accurate wording, such as saying the tamales helped people “survive” or were “easy.”

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