MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The playwright, _a master of language_, used _a series of vivid images_ to create a powerful and moving story about a woman who must overcome the challenges of poverty and prejudice.
Which choice best combines the underlined portions to create a grammatically correct and stylistically effective sentence?
A
a master of language, used a series of vivid images
B
a master of language, used a series of vivid images
C
a master of language used a series of vivid images
D
a master of language, used a series of vivid images
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The best way to combine the underlined portions is to remove the comma after "language" and the comma after "images." This creates a grammatically correct and stylistically effective sentence without unnecessary punctuation.
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