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

In the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Bennet, a witty and independent woman, is known for her sharp observations and quick wit. She is often described as a strong-minded character, who defies societal expectations and challenges conventional norms. Elizabeth Bennet has become a symbol of female empowerment and intellectual independence, even in a time when women were expected to conform to traditional gender roles.

Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion without changing the meaning?

A
She is often described as a strong-minded character, who defies societal expectations and challenges conventional norms.
B
She is often described as a strong-minded character, who defies societal expectations, and she challenges conventional norms.
C
She is often described as a strong-minded character, she defies societal expectations and challenges conventional norms.
D
She is often described as a strong-minded character, who defies societal expectations, challenging conventional norms.

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