7. Which of these sentences is correct or illustrates the best style? (Points : 1)
The report was thorough. Furthermore, it saved the department several hundred dollars.
The report was thorough. It saved the department several hundred dollars.
The report was thorough. The report saved the department several hundred dollars.
Personally, (and they are all grammatically correct) I prefer the first one. It could even have been done in one complex sentence! Why do it in two, ask I, when it can be one in one!
Sra
To determine which sentence is correct or illustrates the best style, we need to consider the clarity, conciseness, and readability of each option.
The first option is "The report was thorough. Furthermore, it saved the department several hundred dollars." This sentence uses "furthermore" as a transition word to connect two related ideas. While it does convey the message effectively, it could be considered less concise compared to the other options.
The second option is "The report was thorough. It saved the department several hundred dollars." This sentence combines the two ideas into one by using the pronoun "it" to refer back to the report. This option is concise and clear.
The third option is "The report was thorough. The report saved the department several hundred dollars." This sentence repeats the noun "report," which can be considered redundant and less stylistically pleasing compared to the other options.
Considering the factors of clarity, conciseness, and readability, the second option "The report was thorough. It saved the department several hundred dollars." is the most correct and exhibits the best style.