Question

which correctly revises this sentence without changing the meaning? i wanted to stop and get more gas because we had to travel another seventy miles to reach our destination. a to reach our destination, of seventy miles, we must stop, get more gas and then travel. b because i wanted to stop for gas, we had to travel another seventy miles to reach our destination. c stop: i want to get more gas, because we have to travel another seventy miles to reach our destination. d because we had to travel another seventy miles to reach our destination, i wanted to stop and get more gas

Explanation:

The original sentence states the reason for wanting to stop for gas is the remaining seventy - mile journey. Option D rephrases the sentence maintaining this cause - and - effect relationship. Option A changes the meaning by suggesting stopping for gas is a requirement to travel the seventy miles. Option B has the wrong cause - and - effect order. Option C has an odd and incorrect structure.

Answer:

D. Because we had to travel another seventy miles to reach our destination, I wanted to stop and get more gas.