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Which choice most effectively combines the
underlined sentences?
A) In addition to being unsightly and odorous,
these algal blooms cause oxygen depletion: the
result being that it kills fish and other wildlife in
the lakes.
B) In addition to being unsightly and odorous,
these algal blooms cause oxygen depletion; the
algal blooms cause oxygen depletion that kills
fish and other wildlife in the lakes.
C) In addition to being unsightly and odorous,
these algal blooms cause oxygen depletion, and
oxygen depletion caused by the algal blooms kills
fish and other wildlife in the lakes.
D) In addition to being unsightly and odorous,
these algal blooms cause oxygen depletion,
which kills fish and other wildlife in the lakes.

Respuesta :

The Choice D is the best answer by the passage because it most clearly and concisely combines the sentences using the correct punctuation. This choice eliminates unnecessary words, and the commas are placed correctly between the clauses.

According to the statement

we have to find that the out of given options which is correct for replace the words in the passage.

So, For this purpose, we know that the

In the passage ,

Choice A is incorrect because the phrase “the result being that it” is wordy and could be replaced with the single word “which.” Choice B is incorrect because the words “algal blooms cause oxygen depletion” need not be repeated. Choice C is incorrect because there is unnecessary repetition of the words “oxygen depletion” and “algal blooms.”

So, The Choice D is the best answer by the passage because it most clearly and concisely combines the sentences using the correct punctuation. This choice eliminates unnecessary words, and the commas are placed correctly between the clauses.

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