Question

read the sentence. the mechanics instructions were so convoluted that his apprentice had to ask him multiple times to repeat the directions. now, revise the sentence to show that the apprentice wanted the instructions to be repeated in a more understandable way. the mechanics instructions were so convoluted that his apprentice had to ask him multiple times to ______ the directions. clarify echo recite

Explanation:

"Clarify" means to make something clear or easier to understand. The apprentice wants the instructions to be more understandable, so "clarify" is the appropriate word. "Echo" means to repeat sound, and "recite" means to repeat something from memory, neither of which convey the idea of making instructions more understandable.

Answer:

A. clarify