Read the sentences.Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain. Paine also wrote The Crisis.Which is the best way to combine these sentences?
Answer
A
Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain, and he also wrote The Crisis.
B
Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain, but he also wrote The Crisis.
C
Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain, also writing The Crisis.
D
Thomas Paine authored Common Sense, which argued for American Independence from Britain, with The Crisis.
Explanation
Choice A joins the sentences with “and,” which correctly adds the fact that Paine also wrote The Crisis. “But” in choice B suggests a contrast, and there is no contrast between the two facts. Choices C and D make the connection awkward or unclear.
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