Question
Choose the best revision of the clause “If it’s just not happening” to improve the clarity of the underlined sentence.
A. If people don’t make a budget, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.
B. If people don’t have enough money, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.
C. If people aren’t satisfied with their lifestyle, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.
D. If people’s income is greater than their expenses, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.
A. If people don’t make a budget, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.
B. If people don’t have enough money, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.
C. If people aren’t satisfied with their lifestyle, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.
D. If people’s income is greater than their expenses, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.
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The best revision for clarity is:
**B. If people don’t have enough money, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.**
This option clearly identifies the situation of not having enough money as the reason for needing additional work or economizing, making the clause easy to understand.
**B. If people don’t have enough money, then they may have to take on additional work or economize in other ways to make ends meet—even if they are students.**
This option clearly identifies the situation of not having enough money as the reason for needing additional work or economizing, making the clause easy to understand.