MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The invention of the telephone was a major breakthrough in communication technology, and it had a profound impact on society. The telephone allowed people to communicate with each other over long distances, which was previously impossible. It also helped to make the world a smaller place.
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
A
The telephone allowed people to communicate with each other over long distances, that was previously impossible.
B
The telephone allowed people to communicate with each other over long distances; which was previously impossible.
C
The telephone allowed people to communicate with each other over long distances, previously impossible.
D
The telephone allowed people to communicate with each other over long distances, a thing that was previously impossible.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The most concise and grammatically correct way to combine the sentences is to use a comma and remove the unnecessary word "which." The original sentence uses a comma splice, which is a grammatical error.
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