Which of the following sentences best illustrates a roundabout construction?
A) The president is of the opinion that a recession is near.
B) The president believes a recession is near.
C) The president thinks a recession is near.
D) A recession is near, believes the president.
E) The president thinks a recession is coming.

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Sentence A, "The president is of the opinion that a recession is near," is the best example of a roundabout construction because it uses more words than necessary to express the idea, making it less direct than the other options.

Which of the Following Sentences Best Illustrates a Roundabout Construction