51. After conferencing with a student to get more clarification about a written piece, a teacher suggests the following revision to the student sentence. Student wrote: Shannon and Theresa's phone had no signal on the road trip. Teacher revision: Shannon's and Theresa's phones had no signal on the road trip. Which of the following statements best supports the reason for the teacher's revision?
Answer: C
Each girl had a phone that did not have a signal.
The teacher's revision clarifies that both Shannon and Theresa possess their own phones, which aligns with the context of the original sentence. By changing "phone" to "phones," the sentence accurately reflects that each girl experienced the issue of having no signal.
A) There is more than one girl on the road trip.
This statement is somewhat relevant as it acknowledges the presence of multiple girls; however, it does not directly address the reason for the teacher's revision. The focus of the revision is on the ownership of the phones, not merely the number of girls.
B) The phone is shared by Shannon and Theresa.
This option incorrectly suggests that the phone is shared between the two girls. The teacher's revision indicates that they each have their own phone, making this statement inaccurate in the context of the revision.
C) Each girl had a phone that did not have a signal.
This statement accurately supports the reason for the teacher's revision, as it implies that both Shannon and Theresa own individual phones, which aligns with the change from "phone" to "phones." This clarification is essential for understanding that both girls faced the same issue.
D) Shannon and Theresa have the same phone carrier.
While this statement might provide additional context about their phones, it does not directly support the reason for the teacher's revision. The revision focuses on the ownership and number of phones rather than the carriers used.
Conclusion
The correct answer, C, effectively supports the teacher's revision by highlighting that each girl had her own phone, which aligns with the grammatical change made. Options A and D do not directly address the ownership issue, while B misrepresents the situation by suggesting a shared phone. Thus, C is the only option that accurately reflects the context and reasoning behind the revision.