EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
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The sentence "The cat sat on the mat, and the dog chased its tail" is grammatically correct, but which choice would make the sentence more concise without changing its meaning?
A
The cat sat on the mat, and the dog chased its tail.
B
The cat sat on the mat, while the dog chased its tail.
C
The cat sat on the mat; the dog chased its tail.
D
The cat sat on the mat, the dog chased its tail.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. Removing the comma and conjunction "and" creates a more concise sentence without changing the meaning.
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