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Question #N1082

The author of the passage describes the process of creating a new product and then explains how this process can be used to create a successful product. The author also describes the importance of careful planning and attention to detail.

Which choice best combines the two sentences below into a single sentence that is grammatically correct and avoids redundancy? *The author of the passage describes the process of creating a new product. The author also explains how this process can be used to create a successful product.*

A. The author of the passage describes the process of creating a new product, and explains how this process can be used to create a successful product.

B. The author of the passage describes the process of creating a new product; and explains how this process can be used to create a successful product.

C. The author of the passage describes the process of creating a new product; explaining how this process can be used to create a successful product.

D. The author of the passage describes the process of creating a new product, explaining how this process can be used to create a successful product.

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Correct Answer is: A

Choice A is the best way to combine the sentences because it uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses. Choice B is incorrect because it uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses. A semicolon is only correct if the clauses are closely related in meaning. Choice C is incorrect because it uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses, and it incorrectly uses a comma after the conjunction. Choice D is incorrect because it uses a comma to join two independent clauses. A comma is only correct if the clauses are closely related in meaning.