Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
A)Mutually assured destruction is
B)the theory that a nuclear strike
C)can be detoured by possessing
D)one's own nuclear arsenal.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Corrected version: can be deterred by possessing
Detoured should be changed to deterred. To deter is to prevent something from occuring, while a detour is an alternative path when the normal route is inaccessible.

Which Section of the Following Passage Needs to Be Edited