Question

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. with the advantages of trains, it might at first appear somewhat confusing as to why several major american cities lack a vast rail network; however, there are actually good reasons that trains have not commandeered the landscape in more places. the infrastructure is expensive and takes time to construct. further, shifting from a “car culture” to a “mass transit culture” can be a challenge. which choice most effectively maintains the essay’s tone? select one answer a no change b overthrown other contenders c become common d successfully encroached

Explanation:

To maintain the essay's tone (formal, informative, and discussing public transportation's impact), we analyze each option:

• Option A: "commandeered the landscape" is metaphorical but in context, the original phrase fits the analytical, slightly formal tone about why trains aren't more widespread (explaining infrastructure challenges). The other options are ill - fitting:
• Option B: "overthrown other contenders" is too competitive - sounding, not matching the essay's focus on practical reasons for rail network limits.
• Option C: "become common" is too simplistic and doesn't convey the idea of trains not dominating the transportation "landscape" as the original phrase does.
• Option D: "successfully encroached" has a negative connotation and doesn't fit the essay's objective tone about infrastructure and cultural challenges.

Answer:

A. No Change