Improving Clarity in Language

Easy Expression Of Ideas Effective Language Use

Read the following sentence with a focus on effective language use:

The storm caused numerous issues, like power outages and fallen trees, beyond everyone’s expectation.

Which of the following revisions improves the clarity and effectiveness of this sentence?

The storm caused several problems, including power outages and fallen trees, which were surprising to everyone.

The storm caused various issues, such as outages of power and trees that had fallen beyond what everyone had expected.

The storm, causing issues like power outages and fallen trees, was expected by no one.

The storm caused many problems, like power interruptions and fallen trees, that everyone didn't see coming.

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