Which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 9? Residential development creates a need for communities to extend water, sewer, and other municipal services to previously undeveloped areas; such extension costs more than it is collected by communities in property taxes from current residents.

communities more than they collect

more for communities to collect

communities more than they collect

will be more than is collected by communities

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Question 1

Which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 10? The same ravens seemed unconcerned about protecting their hidden food when other ravens were nearby, but, stuck behind an obstacle that would have obscured their view.

Your Answer: Option(s)

Correct Answer: Option(s) D

Rationale

food when other ravens were nearby but

This version maintains the clarity of the sentence while ensuring proper punctuation and flow. It effectively conveys the idea without unnecessary punctuation that could disrupt the reader's understanding.

A) (as it is now)
The current version includes a comma before "but" which is unnecessary in this context. The sentence does not require a pause before "but" since it connects two closely related clauses, making the sentence less fluid.

B) food—when other ravens were nearby—but
Using em dashes creates an interruption that is too strong for the relationship between the clauses. The dashes suggest a more dramatic shift in thought, which is not appropriate here, as the information about other ravens is directly relevant to the first clause.

C) food: when other ravens were nearby, but
The colon suggests that what follows is a direct explanation of what came before, which does not accurately reflect the relationship between the two clauses. The original sentence structure does not lend itself to a definitive explanation, making this choice incorrect.

D) food when other ravens were nearby but
This option correctly eliminates unnecessary punctuation, allowing for a smoother transition between the two ideas. It maintains clarity and coherence, ensuring the sentence flows naturally while effectively conveying the intended meaning.

Conclusion
The best choice for the underlined portion of the sentence is option D, which provides a seamless connection between the two related ideas without the distraction of excessive punctuation. This option enhances the overall readability and clarity of the sentence, allowing it to convey its message effectively.

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food when other ravens were nearby but

Such behavior suggests that ravens can monitor the presumed mental states of animals besides themselves.

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Conserving open lands is the best way to revise 'it' in sentence 8.

Communities more than they collect.

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food when other ravens were nearby but

Such behavior suggests that ravens can monitor the presumed mental states of animals besides themselves.

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Conserving open lands is the best way to revise 'it' in sentence 8.

Communities more than they collect.

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