Question
In context, which word or phrase from sentence 11 (reproduced below) should be deleted to maintain the tone of the passage?
Surely, Shakespeare will forever, whether we like it or not, be remembered for the impact he left on the English language—by those who realize who they’re quoting.
A.
Surely
B.
whether we like it or not
C.
the impact he left
D.
by those who realize who they're quoting
Surely, Shakespeare will forever, whether we like it or not, be remembered for the impact he left on the English language—by those who realize who they’re quoting.
A.
Surely
B.
whether we like it or not
C.
the impact he left
D.
by those who realize who they're quoting
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To maintain a more formal and objective tone in the passage, the phrase that should be deleted is:
B. whether we like it or not
This phrase introduces a subjective element that may be seen as informal or overly conversational in context. Removing it would help the sentence retain a more neutral tone.
B. whether we like it or not
This phrase introduces a subjective element that may be seen as informal or overly conversational in context. Removing it would help the sentence retain a more neutral tone.