Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
A)He found it difficult
B)to write a satisfying end to the story
C)because he had not written
D)a deeply-engrossing beginning.

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Corrected version: a deeply engrossing beginning.
The hyphen in deeply-engrossing needs to be removed.Deeply engrossing is not a compound adjective because deeply is an adverb modifying engrossing. The -ly suffix is a dead giveaway that the hyphen is unnecessary.

Which Section of the Following Passage Needs to Be Edited