Question

most importantly, trains carry significantly more cargo—whether that cargo is people or goods—than transport by automobile. because of their high carrying capacity, trains give cities a lot of \bang for the buck\ in terms of cost vs. impact. commuter trains carry hundreds or even thousands of people. * compare that with most cars that carry a single person to and from work or school each day.

people accordingly appreciate the convenience of trains and use them when they are available. 279 million people in 2023 rode on chicago trains. new york’s subway system has over 1 billion annual riders. train riders, unlike car drivers and passengers, can also use their commute productively: to read, to work, to enjoy a favorite show or movie.

public transportation like railways can drive tourism to a city. renting a car is an added expense. that most visitors could do without. an efficient, accessible rail system encourages visitors to a city because they feel confident they will be able to get around with ease.

which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?

select one answer
a no change
b efficient accessible
c efficient, and accessible
d efficient - accessible

Explanation:

To determine the grammatically correct choice, we analyze the phrase "An efficient, accessible rail system". The original phrase (No Change) uses a comma to separate the two adjectives "efficient" and "accessible" which is correct for coordinating adjectives (both describe the rail system and can be separated by "and" as in option C, but in the context of the sentence, the comma is appropriate for listing adjectives. Option B has no punctuation, option D uses a hyphen (incorrect for two adjectives describing the same noun), and option C adds "and" which is not necessary here as the comma is sufficient for the adjectival phrase. So the original (No Change) is correct.

Answer:

A. No Change