Due to the unexpected budget cuts, the city council had to _________ to the previous zoning laws regarding park maintenance.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
revert
B
revert back
C
return back
D
revert back again
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. "Revert" means to return to a previous state.
Choice B is incorrect because "back" is redundant with "revert." Choice C is incorrect because "return back" is a common redundancy; "return" implies going back. Choice D is incorrect because "back again" is repetitive.