Question

The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternative, select choice A; if not, select one of the other choices.

In making your selection, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is, pay attention to grammar, choice of words, sentence construction, and punctuation. Your selection should result in the most effective sentence-clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity.

This legend about Admiral Nelson, like other naval heros, are based only partially on fact.

• A. Like other naval heros, are
• B. Like those of other naval heros, are
• C. Like heros naval heroes, is
• D. Like legends about other naval heroes, are
• E. Like legends about other naval heroes, is

Answer 1

The correct option is E Like legends about other naval heroes, is

Here, simply saying "like other naval heroes" conveys the meaning that we are discussing naval heroes and not legends about naval heroes which is not the meaning that the sentence wants to convey. Additionally, the use of the plural 'are' is incorrect as we are talking about a single legend. E alone rectifies these errors without adding any new errors.