Question

instructions for questions 29 - 40: select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. if you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. question the report from the mayors office regarding last nights tornado indicated that the citys infrastructure has been severely damaged, that ninety percent of homes are currently without power, and it will be several days before the full extent of the damage can be ascertained. a without power, and it will be several days b without power, and several days are needed c without power, and that it will be several days d without power, and needing several days more

Explanation:

The original sentence is grammatically correct and has a clear meaning. It states that homes are without power and it will be several days before the full - extent of damage can be known. Options B, C, and D add unnecessary words like "needed" or change the structure in a non - beneficial way.

Answer:

A. without power, and it will be several days