Question

As automobiles replaced horses as the primary means of transportation, it was widely anticipated that the time spent in transit by the average traveler would decrease.

• A. As automobiles replaced horses as the primary means of transportation,
• B. As automobiles replaced horses as the primary means of transportation, there was wide anticipation that
• C. With horses being replaced by automobiles as the primary means of transportation, there was wide anticipation that
• D. As the primary means of transportation replaced horses with automobiles, many anticipated that
• E. Automobiles replacing horses as the primary means of transportation produced anticipation widely that

Hint:

Ensure sentence clarity by maintaining proper word order and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Sentence clarity.
The sentence should be clear and maintain proper word order. "There was wide anticipation that" is grammatically correct and clear.
Step 2: Review the options.
- (A) This option is grammatically awkward and does not express the idea clearly.
- (B) This is the clearest and most grammatically correct option, with proper structure.
- (C) "With horses being replaced by automobiles" creates unnecessary complexity.
- (D) The word order is awkward, and it changes the meaning slightly.
- (E) "Produced anticipation widely that" is awkward and not commonly used.
Conclusion:
The best option is (B), as it provides the clearest and most grammatically correct sentence structure.