Asked by Steven M Nunez 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 sentences are correct?
A) Because he did not pronounce the English words clearly, the American listeners thought he said, "Chop suey." That is what they called the new dish.
B) Because the American listeners thought he said, "Chop suey," he did not pronounce the English words clearly. That is what they called the new dish.
C) He did not pronounce the English words clearly, because the American listeners thought he said, "Chop suey." That is what they called the new dish.
Pronounce English Words
the act of making the sounds of letters and words according to the rules of English.
Conjunctions
Expressions that serve to join clauses or sentences, or to align words in a single clause, examples include "and," "but," and "if."
Punctuated Correctly
Describes text that has been accurately marked with punctuation symbols such as periods, commas, and question marks to clarify meaning.
- Recognize and enact appropriate connecting phrases, namely conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, for the correct amalgamation of simple sentences.
- Be adept at punctuating correctly in compound and complex sentences when incorporating conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.
- Understand the coherent links among ideas as demonstrated through the use of conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and enact appropriate connecting phrases, namely conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, for the correct amalgamation of simple sentences.
- Be adept at punctuating correctly in compound and complex sentences when incorporating conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.
- Understand the coherent links among ideas as demonstrated through the use of conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs.