Question

Read this sentence, which uses inappropriate language:
After he busted it waiting tables all week, John freaked out when he saw his paltry proceeds.
Which of the following is the best way to rewrite this sentence in order to eliminate inappropriate language?
Multiple Choice
After he busted it waiting tables all week, John freaked out when he saw his tiny paycheck.
After he worked hard waiting tables all week. John freaked out when he saw hi tiny paycheck.
After he busted it waiting tables all week. John was shocked when he saw his paltry paycheck.
After he worked hard waiting tables all week, John was shocked when he saw his tiny paycheck.

Answer 1

D. After he worked hard waiting tables all week, John was shocked when he saw his tiny paycheck.

Explanation: Option A still uses the informal language of "busted it" and "freaked out", so it is incorrect; Option B uses "freaked out", so it is also incorrect; Option C uses "busted it", so it is incorrect as well. This only leaves Option D as a viable answer, which uses neither "busted it" or "freaked out", so it must be correct.