Question #N1281
The author of the article claims that "the current lack of access to safe and affordable housing" is a serious problem. However, the author’s use of the word "lack" can be considered redundant, as the word "access" already implies a shortage or deficiency. What is the most effective way to revise the underlined portion of the sentence?
Which revision of the underlined portion of the sentence is most effective?
A. the current lack of access to safe and affordable housing
B. the current deficiency of access to safe and affordable housing
C. the current shortage of access to safe and affordable housing
D. access to safe and affordable housing that is currently insufficient
Correct Answer is: D
The phrase "access to safe and affordable housing that is currently insufficient" is the most effective revision because it is concise and avoids the redundancy of using both "lack" and "access." The other choices are either redundant or grammatically incorrect.