(14) puzzled, the sign was read by mom, who w...
(14) puzzled, the sign was read by mom, who walked ahead, squinting. (15) she motioned for us to come close as she read it aloud. everyone sighed as we got back in the car and spent the drive home talking about how disappointed we were. (17) we simply couldnt believe that by the scoop would be closing at 4:00 p.m. throughout the rest of the winter. 1. what is the most effective way to revise sentence 14? a mom walked ahead and squinted to read the sign and was puzzled to read it. b puzzled, mom walked ahead and squinted to read the sign. c mom was puzzled and squinting, and she read the sign, walking ahead. d puzzled and reading the sign, mom squinted, who walked ahead.
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# Brief Explanations:
The original sentence has an incorrect passive - voice construction. Option A rephrases the sentence in an active - voice and presents the actions in a more logical and natural order. The other options have issues with grammar, word order, or clarity.
# Answer:
A. Mom walked ahead and squinted to read the sign and was puzzled to read it.