Though some education experts claim that the low test scores of children in the city can be raised by hiring more teachers and a
n increase in the amount of funding for textbooks and other supplies, others insist that doing this cannot guarantee any improvement.A. by hiring more teachers and an increase in the amount of funding for textbooks and other supplies, others insist that doing this B. by hiring more teachers and increasing funding for textbooks and other supplies, others insist that doing so
C. by a hiring of more teachers and increasing the amount of funding for textbooks and other supplies, other insist that doing so
D. by hiring more teachers and increasing the amount of funding for textbooks and other supplies, others insist that doing this
E. by hiring more teachers and an increase in funding for textbooks and other supplies, others insist that doing so
B). by hiring more teachers and increasing funding for textbooks and other supplies, others insist that doing so.
Explanation:
As per the question, option B best revises the underlined phrase appropriately it follows a parallel structure that assists in portraying the ideas more clearly and effectively. The parallel construction in the sentence is reflected by the appropriate use of verb phrases in an aligned manner('by hiring..teachers...increasing funding...textbooks...supplies').
The other options fail to offer a parallel structure. Options A, C, and E are incorrect as they involve noun phrases instead of verb clause while option D is wrong due to the use of inappropriate pronoun 'this' after 'doing'. Thus, <u>option B</u> is the correct answer.
They can work hard to achieve the goal or do the action. Some people may in this way if they are under great deals of stress. They may lash out on people around them. By how they act to a subject.
