Question

Choose the most concise and clear statement from the following that conveys the same idea:

• A. On the whole food front one may say that we can enjoy festivals in the consciousness that though some things are dear, the basic foods are better in quality and still low in price.
• B. We can enjoy festivals knowing that though some things are dear, the basic foods are of better quality and still low in price.
• C. Although we know that some things are dear, we can still enjoy festivals because the basic foods are better in quality and low in price.
• D. On the whole food front, although some things are dear, we can still enjoy festivals as the basic foods are of better quality and quite cheap.

Hint:

In conciseness questions, look for the version that conveys all the key points with the fewest, simplest words — avoid formal fillers unless they add meaning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The sentence must be concise while keeping the core meaning intact — some goods are expensive, but basic foods are both better in quality and still affordable, so festivals can be enjoyed.
Option (A) is overly formal and verbose, using “on the whole food front” and “in the consciousness that,” which are unnecessary for clarity.
Option (B) is short, clear, and keeps the essential contrast: “though some things are dear” versus “basic foods are better quality and still low in price.” It uses plain language without unnecessary clauses.
Option (C) is also clear but slightly longer than necessary due to “because the basic foods…” instead of the simpler “knowing that…”
Option (D) begins with “On the whole food front,” which is unnecessary and makes the sentence longer than needed.
Thus, (B) is the most concise and clear.