Ask your own question, for FREE!
English 11 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is the most correct, clear, and concise? A. In our present day and time, on the anniversary of the World Trade Center attack, federal officials have indicated clearly that they have new rules and procedures to prevent another attack of that magnitude. B. Today, the anniversary of the World Trade Center attack, federal officials stressed that they have instituted stricter procedures to prevent another attack. C. At this moment of the anniversary of the World Trade Center attack, the officials of the federal government forcefully stressed that they have put into pl

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm not sure, but I think it is A.

OpenStudy (mani_jha):

When talking of some occasion, we generally use the preposition 'on'. Adding 'on' after 'today' in B shall correct that sentence. Moreover by 'today' we are talking of the present, but the verbs describe the past. It could be: Today, on the anniversary of the World Trade Center attack, federal officials have stressed that they have instituted stricter procedures to prevent another attack. C is incorrect in the sense that 'moment' refers to a point of time, while 'anniversary' denotes a single day. We cannot simply relate between a point of time and a much larger period of time.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Latest Questions
Arriyanalol: i need help
2 days ago 7 Replies 1 Medal
Arriyanalol: CONGRATS to me
2 days ago 8 Replies 2 Medals
Legomaster346: What colleges are good that are near Arab Alabama?
1 week ago 5 Replies 0 Medals
Arriyanalol: i need help
1 week ago 6 Replies 2 Medals
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!