read eleanors rough draft, and use it to answer the questions that follow. \virginia outback\ goes…

read eleanors rough draft, and use it to answer the questions that follow. \virginia outback\ goes underground months reporters from this newspaper have trekked through several of state parks, including the breaks interstate park. (2) this week three of us report rent part of virginia - the part under the ground. (3) not knowing what to expect, artz, hayden collins, and i traveled to a cave on a farm in nearby highland there we met with people who study and explore caves. wner of the farm restricts access to keep it as undisturbed and as pure as i cannot name the cave, but i can say that it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground. (6) in fact, that is essentially what our virginia caves are. (7) above first appear as sinkholes. (8)the underground cave is exposed when water in erodes limestone. (9) our guide, dr. maurice newman from the hole, made us very aware, though, that a cave is more than just a hole in the ground. entered the cave, i felt as if i was walking into a place totally disconnected from ve, but dr. newman explained that an important relationship exists between read sentence 5. the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it as undisturbed and as pure as possible, so i cannot name the cave, but i can say that it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground. how is this sentence best revised for conciseness? a. although i cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it pure, it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground. b. to keep the cave undisturbed, the owner of the farm restricts access and i cannot name the cave, but i can say that it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground. c. although i cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it as undisturbed as possible, it appears no larger than a hole in the ground is what i can say. d. i can say that the cave, although i cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it pure, appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground.

read eleanors rough draft, and use it to answer the questions that follow. \virginia outback\ goes underground months reporters from this newspaper have trekked through several of state parks, including the breaks interstate park. (2) this week three of us report rent part of virginia - the part under the ground. (3) not knowing what to expect, artz, hayden collins, and i traveled to a cave on a farm in nearby highland there we met with people who study and explore caves. wner of the farm restricts access to keep it as undisturbed and as pure as i cannot name the cave, but i can say that it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground. (6) in fact, that is essentially what our virginia caves are. (7) above first appear as sinkholes. (8)the underground cave is exposed when water in erodes limestone. (9) our guide, dr. maurice newman from the hole, made us very aware, though, that a cave is more than just a hole in the ground. entered the cave, i felt as if i was walking into a place totally disconnected from ve, but dr. newman explained that an important relationship exists between read sentence 5. the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it as undisturbed and as pure as possible, so i cannot name the cave, but i can say that it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground. how is this sentence best revised for conciseness? a. although i cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it pure, it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground. b. to keep the cave undisturbed, the owner of the farm restricts access and i cannot name the cave, but i can say that it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground. c. although i cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it as undisturbed as possible, it appears no larger than a hole in the ground is what i can say. d. i can say that the cave, although i cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it pure, appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground.

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Brief Explanations:

We need to find the most concise version of the sentence. Option A combines the two - main ideas (restriction on naming and appearance of the cave) in a clear and concise way. Option B has a less - smooth structure. Option C is wordy with "it appears no larger than a hole in the ground is what I can say". Option D is also a bit convoluted in its construction.

Answer:

A. Although I cannot name the cave because the owner of the farm restricts access to keep it pure, it appears to be no more than a large hole in the ground.