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Medium Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

The two sentences below are combined incorrectly. Which choice best combines the two sentences into one grammatically correct sentence? 1. The scientists worked to develop a new type of artificial muscle. 2. This artificial muscle would be able to contract and expand with greater speed and strength than any natural muscle.

Which choice best combines the two sentences into one grammatically correct sentence?

A
The scientists worked to develop a new type of artificial muscle, which would be able to contract and expand with greater speed and strength than any natural muscle.
B
The scientists worked to develop a new type of artificial muscle, and this artificial muscle would be able to contract and expand with greater speed and strength than any natural muscle.
C
The scientists worked to develop a new type of artificial muscle; this artificial muscle would be able to contract and expand with greater speed and strength than any natural muscle.
D
The scientists worked to develop a new type of artificial muscle, it would be able to contract and expand with greater speed and strength than any natural muscle.

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