Question
Hiking Adventure
When I was a child, the world felt vast. My friends and I were captivated by the wild hills surrounding our hometown. For all we knew, they could lead anywhere: to another city, to a mountain range, a hidden canyon, or could just keep going forever. I always figured: that if you walked long enough through any tree-ridden hillside, you would end up at the eventual edge of the Pacific Ocean.
As we got older, we became more curious. [A] One foggy Saturday, we set off to explore a rugged hill behind the old elementary school. [B] We were unfazed by bushwhacking through the town’s manicured lawns and gardens; still, we made sure not to cross the fence into anyone’s backyard. We skipped through bushes, stepped over branches, and crossed patches of dried grass, spotting old tires and weather-worn scraps of paper as we climbed steadily uphill. [C]
We continued upward, settling into the pace of the adventure. We were tired, but we kept going. [D] We felt like adventurers in our right place—some ancient travelers exploring a new land, except it was our land and our own story. [*]
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
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A
No Change
B
figured that if you
C
figured that if, you
D
figured. That if you
When I was a child, the world felt vast. My friends and I were captivated by the wild hills surrounding our hometown. For all we knew, they could lead anywhere: to another city, to a mountain range, a hidden canyon, or could just keep going forever. I always figured: that if you walked long enough through any tree-ridden hillside, you would end up at the eventual edge of the Pacific Ocean.
As we got older, we became more curious. [A] One foggy Saturday, we set off to explore a rugged hill behind the old elementary school. [B] We were unfazed by bushwhacking through the town’s manicured lawns and gardens; still, we made sure not to cross the fence into anyone’s backyard. We skipped through bushes, stepped over branches, and crossed patches of dried grass, spotting old tires and weather-worn scraps of paper as we climbed steadily uphill. [C]
We continued upward, settling into the pace of the adventure. We were tired, but we kept going. [D] We felt like adventurers in our right place—some ancient travelers exploring a new land, except it was our land and our own story. [*]
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
Elimination Tool
Select one answer
A
No Change
B
figured that if you
C
figured that if, you
D
figured. That if you
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best choice that makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable is:
B - figured that if you
This option correctly utilizes "figured that if you" to maintain a smooth and grammatically correct sentence structure.
B - figured that if you
This option correctly utilizes "figured that if you" to maintain a smooth and grammatically correct sentence structure.