Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1
Question 8 • AZ-English Language Arts 11 B-CR
Read the sentence that appears in an argumentative essay about American public education. If education is so important to American society, then why is funding for American public schools so pathetic?Which revision exhibits the best word choice for the underlined portion of the sentence?
Answer
A
why is the funding for American public schools so inadequate?
B
why is the funding for American public schools so ridiculous?
C
why is the money given to public schools so pathetic?
D
why is pathetic funding given to American public schools?
Explanation
“Inadequate” means not sufficient and is a precise, formal word for an argumentative essay. “Pathetic” and “ridiculous” sound emotional or informal, while choice C keeps “pathetic” and uses less concise phrasing. Therefore, “why is the funding for American public schools so inadequate?” is the best revision.
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