MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The author of the article, a renowned expert in climate science, argued that the effects of climate change are *already* being felt by many parts of the world, and that, if not addressed, these effects *will continue to grow* more severe.
Which choice best combines the underlined portions of the passage into a single, correctly punctuated sentence?
A
already being felt by many parts of the world, and that, if not addressed, these effects will continue to grow more severe.
B
already being felt by many parts of the world, and if not addressed, these effects will continue to grow more severe.
C
already being felt by many parts of the world, and that if not addressed, these effects will continue to grow more severe.
D
already being felt by many parts of the world, and that if not addressed, these effects will continue to grow more severe.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct choice avoids a comma splice, which is created when a comma is used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction. The correct choice also eliminates unnecessary punctuation and maintains the logical flow of the sentence.
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