Question

(1) My sister Ellen and I chatted in the living room. (2) "I read an article yesterday," she remarked, "that argued that voting should be made compulsory in the United States-like jury duty. (3) I think you should read the article. (4) The author made some cogent points."(5) Ellen is always trying to improve my mind and ethical standards. (6) I thought I would tease her a bit. (7) "Increase the number of American voters," I observed in a sneering tone, "and you only increase the number of people who make bad choices."(8) She fell for it, responding in the superior way she typically adopts for her lectures to me. (9) "You shouldn't be so cynical. (10) Our political life would be greatly improved by compulsory voting."(11) I had actually read the article myself. (12) I still wanted to annoy her. (13) "I'm sure you will tell me how."(14) "Well, there are several possible benefits," Ellen began. (15) "An increase in voter turnout might cause a growth in civic awareness."(16) "How could you be sure which came first?" I demanded. (17) "Increase in voter turnout might be caused by growth in civic awareness. (18) You'll have to give me something more convincing than that."(19) "Okay, how about this?" Ellen said. (20) "A growth in voter turnout will make our political process more truly democratic. (21) Elected officials don't feel a need to reach out to those who probably don't vote."(22) "I guess I can accept that," I said. (23) "Anything else?"(24) "Yes, and I think this might be the most important benefit," Ellen claimed. (25) "A expansion in number of voters might result in elections that are less polarized. (26) Candidates would not be so likely to pitch their messages to the extremes of the electorate."(27) "You're right, that would be an improvement," I admitted. (28) "The problem is, Americans don't like to be told what to do. (29) Even when it's something that they know they should do-like vote. (30) So the idea of mandatory voting is probably a nonstarter in our political culture."

Question
Select the best way to revise sentence 9 using the imperative mood.
Select one:
a. You are so cynical!
b. Don't be so cynical.
c. I wouldn't be so cynical.
d. I wish you wouldn't be so cynical.

Answer 1

To revise sentence 9 using the imperative mood, the correct choice is 'Don't be so cynical', which issues a direct command in line with the characteristics of the imperative. The correct option is b. Don't be so cynical.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best way to revise sentence 9 using the imperative mood is 'Don’t be so cynical'. This option directly tells someone what to do, reflecting the imperative mood's use for commands or requests.

The imperative mood is utilized to issue direct commands, make requests, or offer invitations, with the subject (you) often implied rather than explicitly stated.

The best way to revise sentence 9 using the imperative mood would be option b, which is 'Don't be so cynical.' The imperative mood is used to give a direct command or make a request, and in this case, the speaker is telling their sister not to be cynical. This choice effectively conveys the desired tone and meaning.

The correct option is b. Don't be so cynical.