Asked by Kenneth Moore on Apr 26, 2024

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The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and that is punctuated correctly. Which sentence is correct?

A) When a Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.
B) A Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, when his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.
C) A Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, consequently, his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.

Nineteenth Century

The period from 1801 to 1900, notable for significant industrial, technological, and cultural changes.

Conjunctions

Words used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause, such as "and", "but", and "or".

Punctuated Correctly

The correct use of punctuation marks in writing to clarify meaning and indicate pauses, stops, or the structure of sentences.

  • Distinguish and utilize suitable connecting phrases, namely conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, to accurately weave simple sentences together.
  • Distinguish between coordinating, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.
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Allison CollinsMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Option A uses the conjunction "when" correctly to show the temporal relationship between the two events. It is also punctuated correctly with a comma before the conjunction. Option B uses "when" correctly but incorrectly punctuates it with a comma after the conjunction. Option C uses "consequently" incorrectly as it indicates causation, which is not applicable in this context.