Question

(1) My dog Pudgy is a pug. (2) Key to the pug’s distinctive look are its short black muzzle and tightly curled tail. (3) Pugs usually weigh between 14 and 18 pounds and stand about 10 to 11 inches tall. (4) A pug has short fur that can come in different colors. (5) My pug has a fawn, or kind of beige-colored, coat; however, pugs may also be fawn silver, fawn apricot, or black. (6) Pugs are friendly, outgoing, playful little dogs. (7) Pugs are therefore good companion dogs.

Which is the most effective way to vary the sentence patterns in the passage?

Combine sentences 5 and 6 to create a long sentence.

Divide sentence 4 into two shorter sentences.

Invert sentence 2 so that the verb comes before the subject.

Begin sentences with different parts of speech.

Answer 1

Answer:

The most effective way to vary the sentence patterns in the passage is to begin sentences with different parts of speech.

Option D is the correct answer.

Explanation:

After reading and observing the passage, it is evident that the word ‘pug’ is repeated in every line. Using the same noun in different sentences that are talking about the same subject, makes the sentence formation clumsy. It can be easily replaced by a pronoun (parts of speech) after its use in the starting sentence. Also, the sentences would sound better.