Read the Following Paragraph

question 28

Multiple Choice

Read the following paragraph. For each set of sentences below the paragraph, select the letter of the sentence that provides the best revision for consistency; parallel structure; sentence variety; and fresh, concise language.
In 1929, toy dealer Edwin S. Lowe came across people having more fun than a barrel of monkeys while playing a game at a carnival in rural Georgia. A leader calls out each and every number, and the players use beans to cover the matching numbers on their cards. The winners yelled "Beano!" at the top of their lungs when they had filled in a row of numbers. Quick as a wink, Lowe saw the game was a winner. Sharp as a tack, he returned home and began testing the game on friends. Lowe markets the game as "Bingo!" and it sells like crazy.
Which sentence provides the best revision for consistency; parallel structure; sentence variety; and fresh, concise language?

• A) The shrewd businessman returned home and began testing the game on friends.
• B) Sharp as a tack, he returned home and began testing the game on friends.
• C) Sharp as a tack, he returns home and begins testing the game on friends.

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Definitions:

Information Overload

A condition where an individual is exposed to too much information, making it difficult to process, understand, and make decisions.

Overused

Refers to something that is used more often than is necessary or advisable, which can lead to inefficiency or diminished effectiveness.

In-Person Communication

Direct communication between individuals present in the same location, involving verbal and non-verbal interaction.

Correspondence

The exchange of written communication between individuals or organizations, including letters, emails, and memos.