Question

read the paragraph.

(1) dr. martin luther king jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) \let freedom ring\ is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) \let freedom ring\ is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion.

which revision combines sentence 2 and sentence 3 most effectively?

• many times the phrase \let freedom ring\ is used in his speech because it is an exciting conclusion.
• many times the phrase \let freedom ring\ is used to lead to an exciting conclusion.
• \let freedom ring\ is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times.
• \let freedom ring\ is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.

Explanation:

Analyze the original sentences

Sentence 2: "Let freedom ring" is a phrase which is used many times in his speech.
Sentence 3: "Let freedom ring" is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion.

Evaluate the options for conciseness and clarity

• Option 1: "Many times the phrase 'Let freedom ring' is used in his speech because it is an exciting conclusion." (Incorrect: Introduces an incorrect causal relationship using "because".)
• Option 2: "Many times the phrase 'Let freedom ring' is used to lead to an exciting conclusion." (Incorrect: Changes the subject focus and is less smooth than using a relative clause.)
• Option 3: "'Let freedom ring' is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times." (Incorrect: Wordy and creates a weak compound sentence with "and it is".)
• Option 4: "'Let freedom ring' is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion." (Correct: Combines the ideas smoothly using a single relative clause "that is used..." without adding incorrect logical transitions.)

Identify the most effective revision

The fourth option combines the sentences most effectively by eliminating repetitive phrasing ("is a phrase") and maintaining the original meaning clearly and concisely.

Answer:

• Many times the phrase "Let freedom ring" is used in his speech because it is an exciting conclusion.
• Many times the phrase "Let freedom ring" is used to lead to an exciting conclusion.
• "Let freedom ring" is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times.
• "Let freedom ring" is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion. (Correct answer)