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:

• "Insane" is an inappropriate and overly emotional word choice for describing chemical waste.
• "Huge" only describes the quantity, not the nature of the problem (which is about danger and responsibility).
• "Manageable" contradicts the idea that there is a problem (the original sentence implies a negative situation with chemical waste).
• "Dangerous" accurately describes the nature of chemical waste, and "held accountable" is a more formal and appropriate term than "get in trouble".

Answer:

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