Question
(1) A triathlon is a competition involving swimming cycling, and running over varying distances. (2) People who compete in triathlons are called triathletes. (3) Each triathlete strives to be the one to finish the race in the least amount of time. (4) A triathlete will often spend months—or even years—training for a triathlon. (5) They do this to build up their endurance, and speed for each of the events.
One of the most well-known triathlons is the Ironman Triathlon. It has been held each year in Hawaii since 1978. The winner is considered the world champion among triathletes. Thousands of people compete in the Ironman each year. Most of the racers have the simple goal to just finish the race which is an accomplishment by itself. This event pushes contestants' endurance levels to their limits.
The triathlon is fairly new to the Olympic Games. It made its first appearance at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. There are too triathlon medal events in the Olympics: one for men and one for women.
10
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5?
A.
Add a comma after speed.
B.
Make no change.
C.
Delete the comma after endurance.
D.
Change They to A triathlete.
One of the most well-known triathlons is the Ironman Triathlon. It has been held each year in Hawaii since 1978. The winner is considered the world champion among triathletes. Thousands of people compete in the Ironman each year. Most of the racers have the simple goal to just finish the race which is an accomplishment by itself. This event pushes contestants' endurance levels to their limits.
The triathlon is fairly new to the Olympic Games. It made its first appearance at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. There are too triathlon medal events in the Olympics: one for men and one for women.
10
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5?
A.
Add a comma after speed.
B.
Make no change.
C.
Delete the comma after endurance.
D.
Change They to A triathlete.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct option is **A. Add a comma after speed.**
The sentence currently reads: "They do this to build up their endurance and speed for each of the events." To improve clarity and maintain parallelism in the structure, it should be: "They do this to build up their endurance, and speed for each of the events."
However, it's important to note that the most clear and grammatically correct version would be: "A triathlete does this to build up their endurance and speed for each of the events," which addresses option D as well. But based solely on the provided choice, A is the most fitting response.
The sentence currently reads: "They do this to build up their endurance and speed for each of the events." To improve clarity and maintain parallelism in the structure, it should be: "They do this to build up their endurance, and speed for each of the events."
However, it's important to note that the most clear and grammatically correct version would be: "A triathlete does this to build up their endurance and speed for each of the events," which addresses option D as well. But based solely on the provided choice, A is the most fitting response.