Revising Syntax for Clarity

Very Hard Language And Composition Syntax

Examine the following passage:

While the children played in the park, with laughter echoing against the towering trees, a sudden gust of wind swept through, scattering the leaves like confetti.

Which of the following revisions best maintains the original meaning while altering the syntax for enhanced clarity?

As the children played in the park, a sudden gust of wind swept through, scattering the leaves like confetti and echoing their laughter against the towering trees.

While the children laughed and played in the park, a sudden gust of wind swept through, scattering the confetti-like leaves against the towering trees.

With laughter echoing against the towering trees, a sudden gust of wind swept through, scattering the leaves like confetti while the children played in the park.

The children were playing in the park, and a sudden gust of wind swept through, scattering the confetti-like leaves, with laughter echoing against the towering trees.

While the children played in the park, a gust of wind swept through suddenly, and the laughter echoed against the towering trees, scattering leaves like confetti.

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