Question

the risk of some cancers. (5) These are not the only benefits of exercise, however. (6) A recent study concludes that exercise provides mental health benefits too. (7) During exercise, the body produces endorphins. (8) These natural compounds help people relax and may lift people’s spirits.
Which is the most effective way to vary the length of the sentences in the passage?


Combine sentences 2, 3, and 4 to create a series.
Divide sentence 6 into two shorter sentences.
Insert more detail into sentence 7 to lengthen it.
Rewrite sentence 8 to make it into a subordinate clause.





























(1) Exercise provides many benefits. (2) It strengthens muscles. (3) It helps prevent unhealthful weight gain. (4) It may reduce the risk of some cancers. (5) These are not the only benefits of exercise, however. (6) A recent study concludes that exercise provides mental health benefits too. (7) During exercise, the body produces endorphins. (8) These natural compounds help people relax and may lift people’s spirits.
Which is the most effective way to vary the length of the sentences in the passage?


Combine sentences 2, 3, and 4 to create a series.
Divide sentence 6 into two shorter sentences.
Insert more detail into sentence 7 to lengthen it.
Rewrite sentence 8 to make it into a subordinate clause.

Answer 1

Combine sentences 2, 3, and 4 to create a series.

The question asks about revisions to create more sentence length variety. There are already many short sentences so we want to choose an answer that would create a long sentence. Combining sentences 2, 3, and 4 would reduce the number of short sentences and create one long sentence but keeping clarity.