Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

While the book's grandiose subtitle suggests a story blown way out of proportion to hold much conviction, Ingebretsen does manage to win some confidence in Nasdaq's retaining its allure.

  1. While the book's grandiose subtitle suggests a story blown way out of proportion to hold much conviction

  2. While the book's grandiose subtitle suggests a story out of proportion to hold much conviction

  3. While the book's grandiose subtitles suggest a story blown out of proportion to hold much conviction

  4. While the book's grandiose subtitle suggests a story blown way out of proportion in order to hold much conviction

  5. While the book's grandiose subtitle suggests a story blown out of proportion to hold much conviction
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Explanation

The sentence is correct as given. The use of 'way' before 'out of proportion' serves as an intensifier.

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