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Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
  1. Although they were not severe,
  2. his acute lung problems
  3. proved to be a source of annoyance
  4. throughout his life.
Explanation
Answer: B - Corrected version: his chronic lung problems

Acute should be changed to chronic. These terms are confused because they frequently refer to medical conditions, and often the same conditions. An acute condition is severe, and a chronic condition is one that recurs frequently.
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