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

The play, set in a small town in the mid-1900s, is about a group of friends who are trying to save their local theater from being demolished. One of the friends, a young woman named Sarah, is a talented artist who designs sets for the theater, but she is also struggling to make ends meet. As the play progresses, Sarah’s friends begin to realize that she is in danger of losing her home and her ability to pursue her art. One of the friends, a man named John, tries to help Sarah by offering to pay for her rent. However, Sarah is reluctant to accept his help, because she is proud and independent. John tells Sarah that he understands her feelings, but that she needs to accept his help if she wants to continue her work. Sarah eventually agrees to accept John's help, but only after she receives a letter from her mother that encourages her to put her own needs first.

Which of the following is the most effective way to combine the sentences "However, Sarah is reluctant to accept his help, because she is proud and independent." and "John tells Sarah that he understands her feelings, but that she needs to accept his help if she wants to continue her work."?

A
However, Sarah is reluctant to accept his help, because she is proud and independent, John tells Sarah that he understands her feelings, but that she needs to accept his help if she wants to continue her work.
B
However, Sarah is reluctant to accept his help, because she is proud and independent; John tells Sarah that he understands her feelings, but that she needs to accept his help if she wants to continue her work.
C
However, Sarah is reluctant to accept his help, because she is proud and independent, and John tells Sarah that he understands her feelings, but that she needs to accept his help if she wants to continue her work.
D
However, Sarah is reluctant to accept his help, because she is proud and independent, although John tells Sarah that he understands her feelings, but that she needs to accept his help if she wants to continue her work.

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