Question #N1096
The passage below is from a literary essay. \begin{align*} \text{It is not a matter of just looking at the words on the page. It is a matter of listening to the rhythms of the words, the cadences of the sentences, the flow of the paragraphs. This attention to the music of language is essential to understanding the power of literature. }\end{align*} Which choice best revises the underlined portion of the passage to create a more concise and precise sentence?
Which choice best revises the underlined portion of the passage to create a more concise and precise sentence?
A. This attention to the music of language is essential.
B. This attention to the music of language is essential for understanding the power of literature.
C. This attention is essential.
D. It is essential to understanding the power of literature.
Correct Answer is: A
Choice A is the best option. The sentence is concise and precise because it omits unnecessary words. Choice B is repetitive, and Choices C and D fail to be specific about the subject of the sentence.