Question

question 10 of 20
read this excerpt from a speech meant for the general public:
we must make sure that students tenaciously strive to do
well in school. we must encourage them to study nightly,
read for fun, and apply math to their everyday lives.
which revision will make the speech more appropriate for an audience of elementary students?

a. change \make sure\ to \ensure.\
b. change
ead for fun\ to
ead for enjoyment.\
c. change \must encourage\ to \must embolden.\
d. change \tenaciously strive\ to \try hard.\

Explanation:

The original phrase "tenaciously strive" uses formal, complex vocabulary that elementary students may not easily understand. "Try hard" is simple, conversational, and directly conveys the intended meaning in language appropriate for young learners. The other options either use more formal terms (A, B, C) or do not simplify the language for the target audience.

Answer:

D. Change "tenaciously strive" to "try hard."