EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
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Which choice most effectively combines the sentences below into a single sentence with correct punctuation? "The artist was known for his detailed, realistic paintings. He was also a skilled sculptor. "
A
The artist, who was known for his detailed, realistic paintings, was also a skilled sculptor.
B
The artist was known for his detailed, realistic paintings; he was also a skilled sculptor.
C
The artist was known for his detailed, realistic paintings, and he was also a skilled sculptor.
D
The artist was known for his detailed, realistic paintings he was also a skilled sculptor.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The most effective way to combine the sentences is to use a comma and a coordinating conjunction. This creates a grammatically correct sentence with the correct punctuation.
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