Read the paragraph. (1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion. Which revision combines sentence 2 and sentence 3 most effectively?
Answer
A
Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used in his speech because it is an exciting conclusion.
B
“Let freedom ring” is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.
C
“Let freedom ring” is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times.
D
Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used to lead to an exciting conclusion.
Explanation
Sentence 2 says the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used many times, and sentence 3 says it leads to an exciting conclusion. Choice A combines both ideas clearly and directly: the phrase is used many times to lead to that conclusion. Choice B incorrectly suggests the phrase is repeated because the conclusion is exciting, while D awkwardly implies the conclusion itself happens many times.
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