Option D contains the mistake, particularly in the way “the” is used before “Mars.” “The” is not commonly used when referring to the planet Mars. “On Mars” is the proper phrase, omitting the definite article “the.”
The sentence that needs to be changed is:
“Harry Bittering is determined to cling to his Earth ways, to make an Earth life for himself and his family on Mars.”
Let’s now examine the alternatives:
A) “Earthways” is the right term, and in this context, it is written as a single word.
B) “an Earth life”—also true, this suggests that there is life on Earth.
C) “on”: This preposition must come before “Mars” in order to indicate the location.
Option D contains the mistake, particularly in the way “the” is used before “Mars.” “The” is not commonly used when referring to the planet Mars. “On Mars” is the proper phrase, omitting the definite article “the.”
The sentence that needs to be changed is:
“Harry Bittering is determined to cling to his Earth ways, to make an Earth life for himself and his family on Mars.”
Let’s now examine the alternatives:
A) “Earthways” is the right term, and in this context, it is written as a single word.
B) “an Earth life”—also true, this suggests that there is life on Earth.
C) “on”: This preposition must come before “Mars” in order to indicate the location.