Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold parts at 1, 2, and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
To emend a piece of writing means to remove mistakes from it.
(1) amend
(2) edit
(3) rephrase
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
- Emend means to make corrections that contextually fit the sentence.
- Amend means to change something slightly in order to make it better.
- Edit means preparing literary material for publication.
- Rephrase means to phrase in a different way.
Therefore, the correct statement would be: "To emend a piece of writing means to remove mistakes from it."
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