Read the sentence from an argumentative essay about chemical waste. The chemical waste produced by factories is out of hand, and factory owners should get in trouble. Which revision offers the most improvement in word choice?
Answer
A
The chemical waste produced by factories is huge, and factory owners should get it under control.
B
The chemical waste produced by factories is manageable, and factory owners deserve blame.
C
The chemical waste produced by factories is dangerous, and factory owners should be held accountable.
D
The chemical waste produced by factories is insane, and factory owners should be punished.
Explanation
“Dangerous” is more precise and formal than the vague phrase “out of hand,” and “held accountable” is more appropriate for an argumentative essay than “get in trouble.” Choice C improves both parts of the sentence while keeping its meaning. “Insane” and “huge” are less precise, while “manageable” changes the claim.
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