The following sentence has been revised in several ways. which of the revisions does not improve the awkward or illogical construction?

a. the reason mr. green was late is because he had a flat tire.
b. the reason mr. green was late was his flat tire.
c. mr. green was late because he had a flat tire.
d. the reason for mr. green's being late was his flat tire.

Chan was leading a group discussion in his university. he discovered that a few participants were dominating the discussion and not letting others speak. what should chan do in such a situation a. chan should allow participants to speak until they are finished b. chan should adjourn the discussion and recommence at a later point c.chan should bar the dominant participants have the freedom to share their opinion d.chan should ensure that all participants have the freedom to share their opinion e.chan should restructure the group so that the dominant participants are isolated

Match the description to the term. 1. textbooks conference usage 2. elements surround a word which clarify the meaning casual usage 3. the way in which english is used context 4. family and friends frozen usage 5. friends at a football game formal usage 6. teachers and employers intimate usage 7. making an appointment usage

As you progressed through old english texts to middle english to modern english, how did your understanding of the literature change?