Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below there are four statements which express the same idea. Choose the alternative that is most clear and concise.

  1. Two years later, on 3 May 1987, the district court denied all relief.

  2. On May 3, 1987, which was two years later, all relief was denied by the district court.

  3. The district court denied all relief two years later, on May 3rd 1987.

  4. Two years later, on May 3, 1987, the district court denied all relief.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option D is clearest because it puts the time relationship first ('Two years later'), then gives the specific date, then states what happened in active voice. B uses passive voice ('was denied'), and A uses 'on 3 May' instead of the more standard 'on May 3'. C awkwardly places 'two years later' at the end.

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