Question

the following is a draft of a student essay. it may contain errors. preparing to become a veterinarian by melanie francis (1) if you think you might be interested in becoming a doctor of veterinary medicine (dvm)—someone who specializes in animal medicine—dont be a slacker. (2) the application process for veterinary school is quite competitive. (3) so, it is wise to take certain steps in the right direction while in high school. (4) grades and courses matter for students who are interested in going to veterinary school. (5) cultivating good study habits, take math and science courses that go beyond basic diploma requirements, and maintain a good grade point average are all important. (6) also, veterinary schools expect applicants to have quite a bit of experience with animals. (7) for example, the top veterinary school in the united states says that their incoming students have, on average, 2,000 hours of hands - on experience documented as part of their application. (8) this means interested students should start keeping a log of their animal - contact hours while they are in high school. (9) they should continue to do so throughout college. (10) whether through work or volunteer experience, veterinary schools require applicants to prove they have experience at places with animals. (11) the number of required animal - experience hours varies among veterinary schools. (12) a range of different experiences, prior to which sentence is the most precise way to convey the ideas in sentence 10? a. whether through work or volunteer experience, veterinary schools require applicants to prove they have experience at places, veterinary practices, farms, ranches, animal shelters, zoos, aquariums, etc. b. whether through work or volunteer experience, veterinary schools require applicants to prove they have experience at veterinary practices, farms, ranches, animal shelters, zoos, or aquariums. c. whether through work or volunteer experience, veterinary schools require applicants to prove they have experience at places: veterinary practices, farms, ranches, animal shelters, zoos, and aquariums. d. whether through work or volunteer experience, veterinary schools require applicants to prove they have experience at places such as veterinary practices, farms, ranches, animal shelters, zoos, or aquariums.

Explanation:

Option A uses "places, veterinary practices, farms, ranches, animal shelters, zoos, aquariums, etc." which is redundant. Option C's "places: veterinary practices, farms, ranches, animal shelters, zoos, and aquariums" has an unnecessary colon. Option D's "places such as" is less precise than Option B's direct listing. Option B is the most straightforward and precise way to convey the idea.

Answer:

B. Whether through work or volunteer experience, veterinary schools require applicants to prove they have experience at veterinary practices, farms, ranches, animal shelters, zoos, or aquariums.