Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
A)The old farmer had gained the
B)respect of the townspeople
C)for his stayed demeanor and his
D)successful cattle business.

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Stayed should be changed to staid. Stayed is past tense of the verb to stay, while staid is an adjective that means calm or restrained and is usually applied to people. These two words are easily confused because they are homophones.

Which Section of the Following Passage Needs to Be Edited