Question #N702
The following sentence is grammatically correct: "The team’s victory was a source of great pride for the players and their families." How can the sentence be rewritten to maintain the same meaning while using more formal and precise language?
Which revision of the sentence maintains the same meaning but uses more formal and precise language?
A. The victory of the team provided great pride to the players and their families.
B. The players and their families felt great pride at the team’s victory.
C. The players and their families were proud of the team's victory.
D. The team's victory was a source of much pride for the players and their families.
Correct Answer is: A
Choice A rephrases the sentence using a more formal structure by replacing the informal 'a source of' with the more formal 'provided' and by using a passive construction. The meaning of the sentence remains the same, but the language is more precise and formal.