Question #N1098
The museum houses a collection of artifacts that have been gathered from around the globe. The artifacts are organized according to their origins, with sections devoted to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas. What is the most logical way to rewrite the second sentence to improve the clarity and conciseness of the passage?
Which choice best revises the underlined portion of the passage, maintaining the meaning and flow of the text?
A. The artifacts have been gathered from around the globe and are organized according to their origins, with sections devoted to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas.
B. The artifacts are organized according to their origins, with sections devoted to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas, which have been gathered from around the globe.
C. The artifacts are organized according to their origins, from around the globe, with sections devoted to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas.
D. The artifacts are organized according to their origins, which are from around the globe, with sections devoted to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas.
Correct Answer is: A
Choice A is the best answer. The sentence is more concise and clear because it eliminates the unnecessary repetition of "The artifacts" and combines the two clauses into one.