"Hurricanes are given common names like Ralph, Judy, Katrina, Ivan, George, Tyler, and Andrew because there can often be more than one active hurricane at a time. Naming them helps meteorologists keep them separate when reporting on them."
Adam noticed that this quote is too long to use in a paper, and only wanted to use part of it. Which of these options is a way that Adam could shorten the quote so he could use it in his paper?
Hurricanes are given common names...because there can often be more than one active hurricane at a time. Naming them helps meteorologists...when reporting on them.
Hurricanes...often...more than one...at a time. Naming them helps meteorologists keep them separate when reporting on them.
Hurricanes are given common names...keep them separate when reporting on them.
Hurricanes are given common names like Ralph Judy, Katrina, Ivan, George, Tyler, and Andrew...keep them separate when reporting on them.
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The best option for shortening the quote while retaining its key ideas is:
Hurricanes are given common names...keep them separate when reporting on them.
This option effectively condenses the quote while still conveying the essential information about the naming of hurricanes and its purpose.
Yes, I'm sure. The option "Hurricanes are given common names...keep them separate when reporting on them." effectively captures the main idea of the original quote: that hurricanes are named for clarity and to help meteorologists differentiate between multiple storms. It retains the essence of the statement while shortening it, which is important for use in a paper. However, if you feel any of the other options better suit your needs or specific context, it may also be worth considering those. Ultimately, the goal is to maintain the meaning while reducing the length.
