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?

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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