Which is the best way to revise this sentence?
In England during the 1700s, people could be punished for finding fault with government in England
A. In England during the 1700s, people who were English could be punished for finding fault with the government in England.
B. It was a fact in England during the 1700s, people could be punished for finding fault with the government.
C. In England during the 1700s, people punished for finding fault with the government in England.
D. In England during the 1700s, people could be punished for finding fault with the government.
D?
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Yes, option D is the best way to revise the sentence.
To determine the best way to revise the sentence, let's consider the options provided:
A. In this option, the phrase "people who were English" seems redundant because it is already clear that the sentence is referring to people in England. Therefore, this option is not necessary for clarifying the meaning of the sentence.
B. This option changes the sentence structure and introduces the phrase "It was a fact." While this revision is grammatically correct, it adds unnecessary words and does not enhance the clarity of the sentence. So, this option can be considered less concise.
C. This option changes the meaning of the sentence by removing the phrase "could be punished" and leaving only "people punished for finding fault with the government." This revised sentence suggests that people were actually punished rather than having the potential for punishment. Therefore, this option changes the intended meaning of the sentence.
D. This option keeps the sentence structure intact while clarifying that the punishment was for finding fault with the government in England during the 1700s. This revision is concise, clear, and accurately reflects the original meaning of the sentence. Thus, option D is the most appropriate choice.
In summary, the best way to revise the given sentence is option D: "In England during the 1700s, people could be punished for finding fault with the government."