Use Grammar/Mechanics for Clarity Practice Test

A city council member argues that expanding late-night bus service is a practical safety measure: it reduces drunk driving, gives hospital staff reliable rides, and keeps service workers from walking long distances after midnight. In the draft below, the writer wants to revise the bolded sentence for clarity.

Because the buses run only until 11 p.m., which is when many restaurant shifts end, riders are forced into paying for rideshares or walking home, both options are expensive or unsafe.

Which revision best improves clarity while preserving original meaning?

In a review of a documentary on food waste, the author argues that confusion over date labels causes unnecessary disposal. The author notes that “best by” dates indicate quality, not safety, for many shelf-stable foods. The draft sentence reads: "People throw away food that is still safe, because the label sounds like a deadline." Which change best improves readability?