Answer: D. The lover's initials were carved on the tree.
Explanation:
The modifier in the sentence makes it seem as though lovers were the ones carved on the tree instead of the initials being the ones carved on the tree.
This should be corrected to reflect that the initials were the ones carved on the tree and that they belong to the lovers. Option D gives the best option because in using the possessive ('s), it made it appear that the lovers owned the initials that were carved on the tree.
Answer:
I would say
<em>"B. Exams show students' ability to take tests instead of their knowledge, so we should eliminate exams."</em>
Explanation:
<em>"A. Many students struggle with taking exams in school."</em> < This is not very elaborate, and is not a valid reason to eliminate testing.
<em>"C. Don't school exams just show how well students can take a test rather than what they really know?"</em> < This answer is informal, and is formatted as a question rather than a statement.
<em>"D. State tests are often a requirement in order to ensure state and federal funding for education."</em> < This is a good answer, with formal writing and a statement format, however, it is contradictory to the topic, and suggests that testing in schools should <em>not</em> be eliminated.
<u>Option 'B' tells us why exams are unnecessary using formal writing and a statement format. </u>
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