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

In the late 1980s, the musician and composer Michael Franti—who is known for blending hip-hop, funk, and world music—formed a band called the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. The group’s music, which is infused with social and political themes, is often described as a blend of activism and artistry, with Franti's lyrics often exploring themes of peace, social justice, and environmentalism. The group's music became popular in the 1990s, with its song "Television, the Drug of the Nation" becoming a popular anthem. The song's message is a critique of the influence of media, particularly television, on society, and a call for greater awareness and engagement. In the years since, Franti has continued to use music as a platform for social change. What is the best way to combine the two sentences about the song's message?

Which of the following is the most effective way to combine the two sentences about the song's message, keeping the meaning of the original text?

A
The song's message is a critique of the influence of media, particularly television, on society, and a call for greater awareness and engagement—in the years since, Franti has continued to use music as a platform for social change.
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The song's message is a critique of the influence of media, particularly television, on society, and a call for greater awareness and engagement, and in the years since, Franti has continued to use music as a platform for social change.
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The song's message is a critique of the influence of media, particularly television, on society, and a call for greater awareness and engagement; in the years since, Franti has continued to use music as a platform for social change.
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The song's message is a critique of the influence of media, particularly television, on society, and a call for greater awareness and engagement, Franti has continued to use music as a platform for social change.

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