IB English Literature Test Prep

Category - IB English

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
  1. Mutually assured destruction is
  2. the theory that a nuclear strike
  3. can be detoured by possessing
  4. one’s own nuclear arsenal.
Explanation
Answer: C - Corrected version: can be deterred by possessing

Detoured should be changed to deterred. To deter is to prevent something from occuring, while a detour is an alternative path when the normal route is inaccessible.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz