Question

which version of sentence 9 (reproduced below) best revises the sentence using academic voice?
\i think this interaction highlights how the customs of one heritage can seem totally strange for someone from another heritage.\
a) no change
b) i think this interaction highlights how the customs of one heritage can seem very unusual for someone from another heritage.
c) through this interaction, achebe highlights how the customs of one heritage can appear unusual to someone from another heritage.
d) through this interaction, achebe highlights how the customs of one heritage can seem weird for someone that’s originally from a different heritage.

Explanation:

To determine the best academic - voice version, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The phrase "I think" is too informal for an academic voice, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: "I think" is still informal, and "very unusual" is a bit less precise than other options in terms of academic tone. So B is not suitable.
• Option C: "Through this interaction, Achebe highlights how the customs of one heritage can appear unusual to someone from another heritage." This option removes the first - person (informal) element, and "appear unusual" is a more objective and academic - sounding phrase compared to the others.
• Option D: "seem weird" is too colloquial and informal for an academic context.

Answer:

C) Through this interaction, Achebe highlights how the customs of one heritage can appear unusual to someone from another heritage.