Which Section of the Following Passage Needs to Be Edited

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

• A)The mediator used some
• B)light humor to try to
• C)diffuse the situation,
• D)but the tension remained.

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Definitions:

U.S. Senator

A member of the United States Senate, one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, elected to represent their state for a term of six years.

Illinois

A state located in the Midwestern region of the United States, known for its diverse economic base and as being home to the city of Chicago.

1858

The year notable for several historical events, such as the Lincoln-Douglas debates during the Illinois senatorial campaign, which had a significant impact on the anti-slavery movement in the United States.