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

The history of the sport is a rich and diverse one, with influences from many different cultures. In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders," which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball. However, the game became a national pastime in the United States not because of its European roots, but because of its unique American adaptation.

Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?

A
In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders"—which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball.
B
In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders," which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball; however, the game became a national pastime in the United States not because of its European roots, but because of its unique American adaptation.
C
In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders," which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball, however, the game became a national pastime in the United States not because of its European roots, but because of its unique American adaptation.
D
In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders" which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball, however, the game became a national pastime in the United States not because of its European roots, but because of its unique American adaptation.

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