Which revision best strengthens this sentence from an argument: "Everyone I know loves the new bus route, so it must be the best possible plan for the city"?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. "The new bus route has cut journey times for commuters on three lines
- Step 1: The original uses a small sample of acquaintances to prove a sweeping claim. Step 2. A stronger sentence offers evidence about the effect and makes a measured claim. Answer: the revision that gives evidence. Why not the others: the others repeat the unsupported appeal to popularity or insult opponents.
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