Read the following passage, which contains a shift in tone:
One of the main reasons the Great Depression started was that after
the stock market crashed and the banks started to fail, people freaked
out and stopped buying stuff. When people stop buying stuff, less stuff
is made, and there go the jobs, meaning even less buying. This
unfortunate spiral helped plunge the nation into bad times.
Which of the following revisions best corrects the shift in tone and maintains
a formal style throughout?
O A. One of the main reasons the Great Depression began was that
after the stock market crashed and the banks started to fail,
people panicked and stopped spending money. When people stop
buying items, fewer items are produced and unemployment rises,
meaning even less consumption. This unfortunate spiral helped
plunge the nation into depression.
B. One of the big reasons the Great Depression got rolling was that
after the stock market crashed and the banks fumbled, people
panicked and stopped spending money. When people stop
shopping, fewer items are produced and unemployment rises,
meaning even less buying. This unfortunate spiral helped plunge
the nation into depression.
O C. One of the main reasons the Great Depression began was that
after the stock market crashed and the banks started to fail,
people went bananas and stopped shopping. When people stop
buying, less stuff is made and unemployment rises, meaning even
less purchasing. This unfortunate spiral helped plunge the nation
into depression.
D. One of the main reasons the Great Depression started was that
after the stock market crashed and the banks started to fail,
people panicked and stopped spending money. When people stop
buying items, fewer items are produced, and jobs go bye-bye,
meaning even less shopping. This total bummer of a situation
helped plunge the nation into depression