Sentence improvement — Decide whether the sentence requires change: ‘‘Practically every part of the banana tree is used by man.’’ Choose the option that best reflects standard English without altering intended meaning.

Given sentencePractically every part of the banana tree is used by man.

Concept/Approach‘‘Practically every part’’ is idiomatic and accurate. The verb ‘‘is’’ agrees with the singular compound ‘‘every part’’ and the passive voice suits the general statement of use.

Option analysisA: each part — Slight nuance change; ‘‘each’’ stresses individuality more than scope.B: any part — Means ‘‘whichever part’’; changes meaning.C: most part — Ungrammatical without article (should be ‘‘the most part’’), and still changes meaning.D: No improvement — Correct as is.

Final AnswerNo improvement