Question

read the sentence from an argumentative essay about chemical waste.
the chemical waste produced by factories is out of hand, and factory owners should get in trouble.
which revision offers the most improvement in word choice?
the chemical waste produced by factories is insane, and factory owners should be punished.
the chemical waste produced by factories is dangerous, and factory owners should be held accountable.
the chemical waste produced by factories is huge, and factory owners should get it under control.
the chemical waste produced by factories is manageable, and factory owners deserve blame.

Explanation:

• "Out of hand" is rather vague. "Dangerous" clearly conveys the nature of chemical waste.
• "Get in trouble" is too informal. "Be held accountable" is a more appropriate and formal term in an argumentative essay context.

Answer:

The chemical waste produced by factories is dangerous, and factory owners should be held accountable.