Question

read the following sentence, which needs revising, editing, and proofreading:
mikhail loved halloween best because it was fun and no pressure and expectations; plus, candy and dressing up!
which revision below is most effective?
○ mikhail loved halloween best for the following reasons: fun; pressure and expectations; candy and dressing up!
○ mikhail loves halloween. he loves the fun of it. he loves not having pressure and expectations. she loves candy and dressing up!
○ mikhail loves halloween best out of all the holidays because it’s all about fun. there’s no pressure to pick out the perfect gift or cook the perfect meal, and no expectations that the day has to be emotional or meaningful. plus, there are parties, candy, and dressing up!
○ out of all the holidays, mikhail loved halloween best because it was fun and not pressured and full of expectations; plus, there will be candy and dressing up!

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: "pressure and expectations" contradicts the original (should be "no pressure/expectations").
• Second option: Pronoun error ("She" for Mikhail, a male name) and choppy structure.
• Third option: Clarifies reasons (fun, no pressure/expectations, candy/dressing up) with smooth flow and correct details.
• Fourth option: "not pressured and full of expectations" misinterprets the original (should be no expectations) and tense inconsistency ("will be").

Answer:

Mikhail loves Halloween best out of all the holidays because it’s all about fun. There’s no pressure to pick out the perfect gift or cook the perfect meal, and no expectations that the day has to be emotional or meaningful. Plus, there are parties, candy, and dressing up!