Question

read the sentence from an argumentative essay about chemical waste. the chemical waste produced by factories is out of hand, and factory owners should get in trouble. which revision offers the most improvement in word choice? the chemical waste produced by factories is insane, and factory owners should be punished. the chemical waste produced by factories is dangerous, and factory owners should be held accountable. the chemical waste produced by factories is huge, and factory owners should get it under control. the chemical waste produced by factories is manageable, and factory owners deserve blame.

Explanation:

The original sentence states that factory - produced chemical waste is out - of - hand and factory owners should face consequences. "Dangerous" is a more appropriate description for chemical waste than "insane", "huge", or "manageable". "Held accountable" is a more formal and appropriate way to say factory owners should face consequences compared to "get in trouble".

Answer:

B. The chemical waste produced by factories is dangerous, and factory owners should be held accountable.