Question

Which choice most effectively revises the underlined sentence at [3]?

• A. When the Pony Express was at its largest, it was a very glamorous job.
• B. At its largest, the Pony Express had over 150 riders of all ages and they were paid.
• C. When the Pony Express peaked, it employed a lot of riders and the youngest one was named Bronco Charlie Miller.
• D. At its peak, the Pony Express employed over 180 riders who ranged in age from 11 to 50 years old, and earned $50 a month.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

At its peak, the Pony Express employed over 180 riders who ranged in age from 11 to 50 years old, and earned $50 a month.

The use of 'largest', though not grammatically incorrect, seems a bit inappropriate. The sentence means to talk about how the Pony Express employed a lot riders who were paid for their services when it was at its highest point. In this context, option D is the only choice that fits in perfectly. The rest of the option either do not convey this meaning or state something out of context.