Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the sentence taken from an argumentative essay on space exploration. Space exploration would cost a ton of money, but I would probably learn a lot of new things, so it’s probably worth it. Which of the following is the best revision of this sentence?
Answer
A
Space exploration might not be the best use of money, but I think it would be really cool.
B
Space exploration probably isn’t worth the high price, but who knows what we’ll find out there.
C
Space exploration is extremely expensive, but the knowledge gained is worth the price.
D
Space exploration is quite pricey and dangerous, but it is also very interesting.
Explanation
The original sentence argues that although space exploration costs a lot, the knowledge it provides makes the expense worthwhile. Choice C keeps that reasoning and expresses it clearly in a formal style: “the knowledge gained is worth the price.” The other choices either weaken or change the argument, or focus on being interesting rather than on the value of what can be learned.
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