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 "read for fun" to "read for enjoyment."

B. change "must encourage" to "must embolden."

C. change "tenaciously strive" to "try hard."

D. change "make sure" to "ensure."

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Davis Burgess

27 November, 16:20

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 "read for fun" to "read for enjoyment."

B. change "must encourage" to "must embolden."

C. change "tenaciously strive" to "try hard."

D. change "make sure" to "ensure."

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Calvin Lindsey · Answer 1

C. change "tenaciously strive" to "try hard."

This is the best answer for this question because it perfectly translates well to most of elementary students, who are trying to learn the basics in some words of the english language. It is important to go easy first before evolving into huge words extensive words.