Directions: In the passage given below, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. Choose the alternative that you think is best. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,” which will always be either answer choice (A) or (F).
The Deer Fence
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A family emergency took us across the country for several weeks during the spring of \[\frac{\text{that}}{1}\] year. We had left our first vegetable garden in the midst of early growing season, a time when careful monitoring of emerging seeds is essential to ensure their vitality. Only a serious family matter would have \[\frac{\text{as an instigation for }}{2}\]such a departure.
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We arrived home three weeks later \[\frac{\text{to witness}}{3}\] an incredible transformation \[\frac{\text{upon our return}}{4}\]. Not only had the broccoli stalks and scarlet radishes come to bear fruit, but \[\frac{\text{they are the local deer population}}{5}\] had decided to make a meal of our freshly sprouted crop.