Asked by Gabrielle Gonzalez on Jun 09, 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) The cook steamed everything in a big pot, and he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.
B) The cook steamed everything in a big pot so he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.
C) The cook steamed everything in a big pot, yet he seasoned the mixture with soy sauce.
Conjunctions
Terms that link clauses or sentences together, or coordinate words within the same clause, like "and," "but," and "if."
Punctuated Correctly
Written or prepared following the rules and conventions of standard punctuation in a given language.
- Find and implement the appropriate connecting phrases, such as conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, to effectively combine simple sentences.
- Familiarize oneself with the correct application of punctuation in compound and complex sentences that include conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.
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Lydia TorresJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct conjunction to use in this sentence is "and" because it indicates that both actions were performed. The comma before "and" is also correct because it separates two independent clauses. Choice B is not correct because "so" implies causation between the two actions, but they are not necessarily related. Choice C is not the best because "yet" implies a contrast between the two actions, but there is no real contrast between steaming and seasoning.
Learning Objectives
- Find and implement the appropriate connecting phrases, such as conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, to effectively combine simple sentences.
- Familiarize oneself with the correct application of punctuation in compound and complex sentences that include conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.