Question

Please bring two pencils with erasers for the math test tomorrow. The pencils should be sharpened.
Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. If no substitute is necessary, choose ‘Leave as is.’
A) Leave as is.
B) Please bring two sharpened pencils with erasers for the math test tomorrow.
C) The math test will require two sharpened pencils, so bring them tomorrow. Please.
D) Please bring two pencils that have erasers and are sharpened for the math test tomorrow.

Answer 1

B?

Answer 2

what part of the sentence is underlined?

Answer 3

The whole sentence is underlined

Answer 4

What do you think?

Answer 5

I think the answer is B..

Answer 6

remember the best option will be the one that says what needs to be said with the fewest words.

Answer 7

I agree with you. I think B is the best choice because just read it: it says what needs to be said in just one clear coherent phrase.

Answer 8

Not always concise though, sometimes it might present a dangling modifier and stuff

Answer 9

B