Question

The paragraph contains several imprecise word choices. Decide if the underlined selection needs to be revised or if it is correct as is. A big day in the life of a young Latina woman is her quinceañera, or fifteenth birthday. The day is different from other birthdays because it is a celebration to commemorate her womanhood with both religious and festive traditions. The celebration is different depending on the family’s country of origin, but it generally has a combination of a Catholic Mass and a large party. The young woman has a formal gown, most often white, and has a court of boys and girls. Wealthy families may have the party at a luxurious hotel or country club, whereas families with lower incomes may celebrate at home. Family members, especially godparents, may give money to cover some of the costs or sponsor specific gifts and garments. The balance of religious and social traditions often depends on the individual family and the girl’s own wishes. Which option(s) below is the best revision of the underlined selection? Group of answer choices A special A significant Both revisions are acceptable. No revision is necessary.

Answer 1

Answer:

A big day in the life of a young Latina woman is her quinceañera, or fifteenth birthday.

Both revisions are acceptable.

Explanation:

Big = large, significant, special.

A big day ... can be revised with "A special day ..." and / or "A significant day ..." and any of the the following listed synonyms.  It is the context that defines which word is most appropriate.

The synonyms of significant include the following, depending on context: serious, crucial, weighty, material, appreciable, momentous, of moment, memorable, unforgettable, pronounced, marked, considerable, obvious, conspicuous, striking, glaring, signal, impressive, uncommon, unusual, rare, extraordinary, exceptional, particular, special.