Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Esther drove for work during the morning on the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  1. Esther drove for work during the morning on the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  2. Esther drove to work in the morning on the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  3. Esther drove to work by the morning at the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  4. Esther drove towards work in the morning at the average speed of 45 miles per hour.

  5. Esther drove to work in the morning at the speed of 45 miles per hour.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

For a period of time which is not specified, we use the preposition 'in'; while pointing out to something specific like time or speed we use 'at' and for the first phrase, preposition 'to' should be used. Therefore, option (5) is correct.

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