EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The author of the book describes a world where the main character, a young girl, lives in a magical place. The reader is transported to a world where the natural and the supernatural collide. The author skillfully blends elements of fantasy and realism to create a vivid and engaging story.
Which choice best combines the sentences at the end of the paragraph to create a grammatically correct and concise sentence?
A
The author skillfully blends elements of fantasy and realism to create a vivid and engaging story.
B
The author, skillfully blending elements of fantasy and realism, creates a vivid and engaging story.
C
Skillfully blending elements of fantasy and realism, the author creates a vivid and engaging story.
D
The author skillfully blends elements of fantasy and realism, creating a vivid and engaging story.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Choice D correctly combines the two sentences. The introductory phrase "Skillfully blending elements of fantasy and realism" modifies the noun "author" and is placed directly before it. This creates a grammatically correct and concise sentence.
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