Question

The Institute of International Research is holding its annual convention. This year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. Approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to Washington, D.C. How can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? A) Approximately 250 people will be in Washington, D.C. B) Approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to Washington, D.C. C) Approximately 250 science people will be going to Washington, D.C. D) Approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in Washington, D.C.

Answer 1

Assuming the underlined sentence is:

"Approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to Washington, D.C. "

The correct answer would be:

D) Approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in Washington, D.C.

The word "big-named" is making reference to a well known, successful important or famous person, product or company, in this case, given is an International Research Institute convention these ones are scientists.

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation:

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