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QuizMultiple Choice

Writing Workshop: Comparing Texts — Unit test

Question 24 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B

Read the sentence.Many American writers, lots of times, talk about the topic of American personality.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

Answer
A
American poets, novelists, and writers often write about American identity.
B
American writers often write about the topic of being American.
C
American authors often write about the topic of American identity.
D
American writers often write about how to be an American.

Explanation

“Often” is a more concise, formal replacement for “lots of times,” and “authors” and “American identity” are appropriate academic terms. Choice C keeps the original meaning while making the sentence more formal: “American authors often write about the topic of American identity.”

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