"Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?

a trail that goes on for
M. a trail that extends
P. a very long trail that takes
R. an extensive trail that extends
S. No change

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
2 hours ago

To determine if a change is needed to the underlined text "a trail that goes on for," we need to assess how well it conveys the intended meaning and clarity of the sentence.

  1. "a trail that goes on for" – This phrase is somewhat vague. It suggests duration but doesn't specify what the trail goes on for (e.g., distance, time).

  2. "a trail that extends" – This is a clearer expression of the trail's length or reach without implying a specific duration.

  3. "a very long trail that takes" – This implies not only length but also suggests a time associated with traveling the trail, which might not be necessary.

  4. "an extensive trail that extends" – This also suggests length and includes "extends," which implies a long stretch, making it clear.

  5. "No change" – This would mean keeping the original wording.

Considering clarity and conciseness, the suggested change of "a trail that extends" (option M) provides a clearer description without unnecessary details.

Thus, if a change is wanted, option M is the most effective. If clarity and conciseness are priorities, option R is also a good choice.

Final recommendation: M. a trail that extends.