Question

Read the passage. [1] Make a charming sign for your front entryway. [2] You’ll need a 1x6 board, paint, glitter, glue, and fall leaves. [3] Start by layering the leaves with glue. [4] Sprinkle plenty of glitter onto the leaves. [5] Next, paint the board and then let it dry. [6] Paint the word FALL in a contrasting color, leaving out the letter A. [7] Finally, glue the glitter-covered leaves in place of the letter A. [8] Place the sign next to your front door! Which revision improves the clarity of the instructions? a. splitting sentence 5 into two sentences so that each sentence includes only one step b. switching the order of sentences 7 and 8 c. combining the first two sentences d. adding a description of how to create a smooth finish when painting the board

Answer 1

The revision that improves the clarity of the instructions is option a, which suggests splitting sentence 5 into two sentences so that each sentence includes only one step.

Step-by-step explanation:

The revision that improves the clarity of the instructions is option a, which suggests splitting sentence 5 into two sentences so that each sentence includes only one step. This will make the instructions easier to follow and understand for the reader. The revised instructions would then be:

1. Next, paint the board.
2. Then, let it dry.

This revision improves clarity by breaking down the action steps more clearly.