Read the sentence.
During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race."
Which revision changes the sentence to draw attention to the object of the action rather than the people or things performing the action?
A. The "space race" by competing scientists occurred during the Cold War.
B. During the Cold War, scientists led the "space race" competition.
C. During the Cold War "space race," scientists competed
D. The "space race" was a Cold War competition by scientists.
Answer (2)
The best revision to shift focus to the object of action in the sentence about the Cold War is: 'The 'space race' was a Cold War competition by scientists.' This emphasizes the competition itself rather than the scientists involved. It's crucial to adjust the sentence structure to prioritize the event over the participants for more effective communication. ;
The best revision to focus on the object of action in the sentence is option D: "The 'space race' was a Cold War competition by scientists." This emphasizes the competition itself rather than the scientists involved and helps clarify the main topic. The other options continue to highlight the actions of the scientists instead.
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