Question

Read the passage. (1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education.
How should the writer revise sentence 4?

by replacing the word “argue” with the word “fight”
by deleting the entire sentence from the paragraph
by changing “aren’t” to “are not” and “they’re” to “they are”
by moving the sentence to the end of the paragraph

Answer 1

C. by changing “aren’t” to “are not” and “they’re” to “they are”

 

One thing to always keep in mind when writing for academia is that writing should always be professional, and it should always be formal.  What does this mean?  Well, contractions are actually considered to be informal.  As such, whenever you are writing anything for school, consider it a formal/professional text and avoid the use of contractions. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is C) changing aren't to are not and they're to they are

Explanation: