Question

Read the sentence.
Which words should be changed to make the sentence
more appropriate for a general audience?

Rome has been called the Eternal City for centuries
because ancient citizens felt it was a utopian place with a
monopoly of knowledge that would last forever.

A. called and city
B. utopian and monopoly
C. citizens and knowledge
D. ancient and forever

Answer 1

Answer:

B. utopian and monopoly

Explanation:

"Utopian" is a term very with specific meaning. A general audience might not be able to properly understand its meaning or importance of its usage in this sentence. "Monopoly" especially "monopoly of knowledge" too might be a bit confusing to a general audience.

Options A, C, and D are not correct because words used in these options are words of everyday use.

Answer 2

Answer:

B utopian and monopoly

Explanation:

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