A student is writing an essay for his social studies teacher about a community project in which he participated. Read part of the draft of the essay and answer the question that follows.
Years of disgusting dirt and mildew covered the decaying picket fence that surrounded the historic brick home. Our
planned task was to remove the layers of grime using a pressure washer. Then we would paint the fence a bright cloud-
white, making it appear brand new. To begin to get the project off to a start, we covered all the bushes located near the
fence to protect them from the paint. Next, we used a pressure washer to apply the detergent. After we rinsed the fence
with fresh water, we let it air dry for several days.
What is a more concise phrase to replace the underlined phrase?
To begin the task
To get the ball rolling
© To launch operations
As a way of commencing the work that needed to be done