Competition Mode Question
Suggested by new research is the fact that people who achieve phenomenal success do so, not only by visualizing their success in future endeavors, but also, by recalling their past successes, creating a tremendous surge in confidence.A. Suggested by new research is the fact that people who achieve phenomenal success do so, not only by visualizing their success in future endeavors, but also, by recalling their past successes, creating a tremendous surge in confidence.
B. New research suggests that people that achieve phenomenal success visualize their success in future endeavors and also recall their past successes to create a tremendous surge in confidence.
C. New research suggests that the achievement of phenomenal success by persons is accomplished not only by the visualization of success in future endeavors but also by the recollection of past successes, which creates a tremendous surge in confidence.
D. New research suggests that people who achieve phenomenal success do so not only by visualizing their success in future endeavors but also by recalling their past successes, creating a tremendous surge in confidence.
E. New research suggests that people who achieve phenomenal success do so not only by visualizing their success in future endeavors, but also they recall their
This version states the idea clearly, correctly, and concisely, using parallel structure. Choice a is bulky and awkward with its opening phrase suggested by new research is the fact that; it also has several superfluous commas. Choice b incorrectly uses that instead of who to refer to people, and while it is not wordy, it is not as fluent as choice d. Choice c is wordy, relying on bulky passive constructions and prepositional phrases. Choice e is incorrect because it lacks parallel structure.