{"id":"opensat:8809b35b65df758969cd80213125afaf","source_id":"opensat","source_item_id":"8809b35b65df758969cd80213125afaf","external_id":"random_id_e7","ibn":null,"question_id":"random_id_e7","program":"SAT","module":"english","domain_code":"SEC","domain":"Standard English Conventions","skill_code":null,"skill":null,"difficulty":"H","score_band":null,"answer_type":"mcq","answer_source":"key","layout_warning":null,"form_id":null,"module_number":null,"position":null,"stem":"Which choice provides the best way to combine the sentences in the underlined portion of the passage while maintaining the meaning and grammatical correctness?","stimulus":"Although many writers have explored the idea of self-reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s 1841 essay *Self-Reliance* stands out as one of the most influential treatises on the subject. In the essay, Emerson argues that individuals should trust their own instincts and judgments. While not shying away from the importance of community, Emerson, a proponent of individuality, believed individuals should develop their own unique talents and perspectives. Emerson’s writings, which have had a profound effect on the lives of countless readers, have helped to shape the course of American thought.","stimulus_html":"<p>Although many writers have explored the idea of self-reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s 1841 essay *Self-Reliance* stands out as one of the most influential treatises on the subject. In the essay, Emerson argues that individuals should trust their own instincts and judgments. While not shying away from the importance of community, Emerson, a proponent of individuality, believed individuals should develop their own unique talents and perspectives. Emerson’s writings, which have had a profound effect on the lives of countless readers, have helped to shape the course of American thought.</p>","stem_html":"<p>Which choice provides the best way to combine the sentences in the underlined portion of the passage while maintaining the meaning and grammatical correctness?</p>","rationale_html":"<p>Choice B is the best way to combine the sentences. It uses the correct punctuation, a comma followed by the conjunction “which,” to connect the two clauses. This punctuation and conjunction correctly indicate that the second clause is a dependent clause modifying the noun phrase “Emerson’s writings.” Choices A and C are incorrect because they use incorrect punctuation. Choice D is incorrect because it uses a conjunction (“for”) that doesn’t correctly connect the clauses.</p>","correct_answer":["B"],"has_media":false,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":null,"source_updated_at":null,"options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"<p>Emerson, a proponent of individuality, believed individuals should develop their own unique talents and perspectives, and his writings have had a profound effect on the lives of countless readers.</p>","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"<p>Emerson, a proponent of individuality, believed individuals should develop their own unique talents and perspectives, which have had a profound effect on the lives of countless readers.</p>","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"<p>Emerson, a proponent of individuality, believed individuals should develop their own unique talents and perspectives; his writings have had a profound effect on the lives of countless readers.</p>","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"<p>Emerson, a proponent of individuality, believed individuals should develop their own unique talents and perspectives, for his writings have had a profound effect on the lives of countless readers.</p>","ord":3}],"attribution":{"source_id":"opensat","source_name":"OpenSAT community question bank","rights_holder":"OpenSAT contributors","canonical_url":"https://github.com/Anas099X/OpenSAT","retrieved_from":"https://pinesat.duckdns.org/api/questions","attribution":"Reading and Writing practice questions from the OpenSAT community question bank, whose licence permits free use of the database.","disclaimer":"OpenSAT items are community-written or AI-generated practice material, not official College Board questions; quality varies.","license":"OpenSAT LICENSE.md: the database may be used freely, including commercially, without restriction. Code is separately restricted.","redistributable":true,"item_count":1406}}