MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The first time I ever saw a hummingbird, I was struck by how quickly it could move from flower to flower. It seemed to hover effortlessly in the air, darting from one blossom to the next, its tiny wings a blur of motion.
Which choice provides the best way to revise the underlined portion of the sentence to improve the clarity and conciseness of the passage?
A
It seemed to hover effortlessly in the air and darted from one blossom to the next, its tiny wings a blur of motion.
B
It seemed to hover effortlessly in the air, darting from one blossom to the next with its tiny wings a blur of motion.
C
It seemed to hover effortlessly in the air, darting from one blossom to the next, its tiny wings blurred in motion.
D
It seemed to hover effortlessly in the air, darting from one blossom to the next, and its tiny wings were a blur of motion.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Choice A is the best option. The two independent clauses created by the semicolon are both about the hummingbird's movements, and this structure makes the writing more clear and concise.
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