Asked by Jalyn Davis on May 07, 2024
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Select the answer that joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs correctly and is punctuated correctly. Marcia wanted to hire the actor.
She was concerned about his bad temper.
A) Marcia wanted to hire the actor, but she was concerned about his bad temper.
B) Marcia wanted to hire the actor however she was concerned about his bad temper.
C) Since she was concerned about his bad temper Marcia wanted to hire the actor.
Conjunctive Adverbs
Words that connect clauses or sentences, showing relation in terms of time, cause, comparison, or contrast, such as however, therefore, moreover.
Punctuated Correctly
The use of proper punctuation marks in writing, following standard grammar rules to clarify meaning.
- Ascertain and put into action appropriate connecting terms, including conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, to correctly affiliate simple sentences.
- Enhance your proficiency in punctuating compound and complex sentences with the inclusion of conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.
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Dr. MELESSE AsfawMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A is the best choice because it correctly combines the two simple sentences using the coordinating conjunction "but," which signals a contrast between the desire to hire the actor and the concern about his bad temper. The sentence is also correctly punctuated with a comma before the conjunction to separate the two clauses. Option B is incorrect because "however" is not a coordinating conjunction, and the sentence is missing a comma before it to separate the two clauses. Option C is incorrect because the subordinating conjunction "since" suggests a causal relationship that does not accurately reflect the two separate concerns expressed in the original sentences.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain and put into action appropriate connecting terms, including conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, to correctly affiliate simple sentences.
- Enhance your proficiency in punctuating compound and complex sentences with the inclusion of conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.