OpenSAT

Question #N860

A researcher is writing a paper for a scientific journal. The researcher wants to ensure that the paper is clear and concise. The researcher has written the following sentence: “Although the study’s results are very important, they are only one piece of the puzzle.” Which of the following is the best way to revise the sentence to make it more concise?

Which of the following is the best way to revise the sentence to make it more concise?

A. Although the study’s results are very important, they’re only one piece of the puzzle.

B. The study’s results are very important, but they’re only one piece of the puzzle.

C. The study’s results are important, but they’re only one piece of the puzzle.

D. The study’s results, while important, are only one piece of the puzzle.

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Correct Answer is: C

Choice C is the best answer. The word "very" can be eliminated without changing the meaning of the sentence. The word "but" is also a more concise way to express the idea of contrast than "although." Choices A and B are incorrect because they do not eliminate unnecessary words or phrases. Choice D is incorrect because it is wordy and does not maintain the sentence’s focus on the key idea.