Question

In an informational article discussing the impact of jellyfish on the anchovy population and its consequences for fishermen and the environment, which sentence should be revised to improve syntax and eliminate passive voice?

A) "This is influencing the fishermen, purchasers, and individuals in general."
B) "This affects fishermen who need to catch fish for buyers."
C) "Also, it affects the general public because we consume fish."
D) "If this is not addressed, other animals will be at risk."

Answer 1

Sentence D should be revised to improve syntax and eliminate passive voice by specifying who should address the issue, making it 'If fishermen and policymakers do not address this issue, they will put other animals at risk.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence from the informational article that should be revised to improve syntax and eliminate passive voice is D) "If this is not addressed, other animals will be at risk." This sentence could be rewritten to specify who or what needs to address the issue, thereby removing the passive voice. An example of an improved sentence might be: "If fishermen and policymakers do not address this issue, they will put other animals at risk." This revision clarifies who is responsible for taking action and directly impacts the welfare of other species in the ecosystem.