Question
Read the following sentences.
Jamal is a dedicated fan of the Pugs. Kevin is a dedicated fan, too.
Almost like twins, Kevin and Jamal both wear Pugs jackets. Kevin and Jamal plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.
Which revision of these sentences best uses compound subjects and predicates to eliminate wordiness?
A. Jamal and Kevin are both dedicated fans of the Pugs. Almost like twins, they both wear Pugs jackets and plaster their notebooks with Pug decals.
B. Jamal is a dedicated fan of the Pugs, and Kevin is a dedicated fan, too. Almost like twins, Kevin and Jamal both wear Pugs jackets. They plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.
C. Jamal is a dedicated fan of the Pugs, and Kevin is a dedicated fan, too. Almost like twins, they both wear Pugs jackets and plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.
D. Jamal and Kevin are both dedicated fans of the Pugs who are almost like twins who both wear Pugs jackets. Jamal and Kevin plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.
Jamal is a dedicated fan of the Pugs. Kevin is a dedicated fan, too.
Almost like twins, Kevin and Jamal both wear Pugs jackets. Kevin and Jamal plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.
Which revision of these sentences best uses compound subjects and predicates to eliminate wordiness?
A. Jamal and Kevin are both dedicated fans of the Pugs. Almost like twins, they both wear Pugs jackets and plaster their notebooks with Pug decals.
B. Jamal is a dedicated fan of the Pugs, and Kevin is a dedicated fan, too. Almost like twins, Kevin and Jamal both wear Pugs jackets. They plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.
C. Jamal is a dedicated fan of the Pugs, and Kevin is a dedicated fan, too. Almost like twins, they both wear Pugs jackets and plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.
D. Jamal and Kevin are both dedicated fans of the Pugs who are almost like twins who both wear Pugs jackets. Jamal and Kevin plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best revision that uses compound subjects and predicates to eliminate wordiness is:
**A. Jamal and Kevin are both dedicated fans of the Pugs. Almost like twins, they both wear Pugs jackets and plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.**
This version effectively combines the subjects and actions, making it more concise while conveying the same meaning.
**A. Jamal and Kevin are both dedicated fans of the Pugs. Almost like twins, they both wear Pugs jackets and plaster their notebooks with Pugs decals.**
This version effectively combines the subjects and actions, making it more concise while conveying the same meaning.