Home Emergencies

Carole Jenkins

The grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.

(1)Many people have never thought about what they would do when faced with a home emergency, such as a tornado, a hurricane, or a fire. (2)People get scared and don't act right. (3)Being prepared in case of emergencies can reduce the risk of danger and prevent panic should emergencies occur.

(4)Each home should have an emergency chest that all family members can locate in the time of need. (5)A list of contents is helpful, and periodic checks and updates are recommended. (6)Suggestions for things to include in the chest:
Emergency telephone numbers (such as 911, police, fire, doctors, poison control, relatives, and neighbors)
Information relating to the health needs and medications of family members
A first-aid kit
A battery operated radio
A fire extinguisher
A hot water bottle
An ice pack

Question
Which is the BEST revision of sentence 5?
Responses
A Helpful is a list of contents with recommended periodic checks and updates.Helpful is a list of contents with recommended periodic checks and updates.
B You should really have a list of contents and check it as often as possible.You should really have a list of contents and check it as often as possible.
C A list of contents is helpful, and periodic checks and updates are recommended.A list of contents is helpful, and periodic checks and updates are recommended.
D Each chest should have a list of contents and should periodically be checked and updated.

1 answer

The best revision of sentence 5 is:

C A list of contents is helpful, and periodic checks and updates are recommended.

This option maintains clarity and follows proper grammatical structure while conveying the same message as the original sentence.