Question #N1017
The first time I met my friend, she wore a bright red coat that was very stylish, and she was very kind to me. We became instant friends.
Which choice is the best way to revise the sentence to create a more formal and concise style?
A. She was very kind to me, and we became instant friends.
B. We became instant friends, and she was very kind to me.
C. She wore a bright red coat, which was very stylish, and was very kind to me; we became instant friends.
D. Wearing a stylish bright red coat, she was very kind to me, and we became instant friends.
Correct Answer is: D
Choice D is the best option because it uses a participial phrase to combine the first two sentences, creating a more concise and sophisticated style. The participial phrase "Wearing a stylish bright red coat" modifies the subject "she" and adds detail to the sentence without creating unnecessary clauses. This revision also maintains the logical order of the sentence, focusing on the speaker's initial impression of the friend.