Asked by Sasee Dharun on Sep 26, 2024

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and that is punctuated correctly. Which sentence is correct?

A) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish, for it was invented in the United States.
B) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish, but it was invented in the United States.
C) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish yet it was invented in the United States.

Nineteenth Century

The period from 1801 to 1900, characterized by significant political, social, and technological change worldwide.

Conjunctions

Words used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words in the same clause, such as "and," "but," "or," and "so."

Punctuated Correctly

Written or arranged with proper use of punctuation marks to clarify meaning.

  • Establish and employ the right connective terms, including conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, for accurately linking simple sentences.
  • Master the application of accurate punctuation in the context of using conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs in complex and compound sentences.
  • Illustrate the differentiation between coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs in sentences.