Question

The eighteenth-century author Jonathan Swift once suggested in a satiric essay Irish farmers could eat their children to address the twin problems of overpopulation and lack of food.

• A. Irish farmers could eat their children to address the twin problems of overpopulation and lack of food.
• B. that the twin problems of overpopulation and lacking food could be addressed by the eating of children by Irish farmers
• C. of the twin problems of Irish farmers, overpopulation and a lack of food, could be addressed by the eating of their children
• D. that Irish farmers, facing overpopulation and lacking food, could address the twin problems through eating their children
• E.

Hint:

For clarity and conciseness, avoid unnecessary words and ensure that the sentence conveys the intended meaning effectively.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the original sentence.
The sentence is trying to convey a suggestion made by Jonathan Swift. We need to ensure that the sentence is clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
Step 2: Review the options.
- (A) This option is grammatically correct, but it lacks clarity about the suggestion being made in Swift's satiric essay.
- (B) This option is overly wordy and awkwardly phrased, making it less effective.
- (C) This option is unclear because it uses redundant phrases and complicates the sentence unnecessarily.
- (D) This option is clear, concise, and provides the correct context for Swift’s satirical suggestion, making it the best choice.
Conclusion:
Option (D) is the best choice because it conveys Swift’s suggestion clearly and concisely while maintaining grammatical accuracy.