Question #N1085
In the early 1960s, the United States witnessed a burgeoning interest in spoken-word poetry. While previous generations of poets had relied on traditional forms of verse, a new wave of poets sought to break away from these conventions, embracing a more direct and personal style of expression. One of the most prominent figures of this movement, was Allen Ginsberg, whose work often reflected his experiences with social alienation and the counterculture of the time. Ginsberg’s work, including his iconic poem "Howl" (1956), was characterized by its free-flowing, often stream-of-consciousness style, and its candid exploration of personal and political themes.
Which choice provides the best way to combine the sentences at the end of the passage? "Ginsberg’s work, including his iconic poem \"Howl\" (1956), was characterized by its free-flowing, often stream-of-consciousness style, and its candid exploration of personal and political themes." This sentence is currently punctuated correctly. Select the choice that best combines the two sentences into one sentence without changing the intended meaning or making any unnecessary changes.Correct Answer is: B
The best way to combine the two sentences is to replace the comma after "style" with a conjunction. The conjunction "and" is the most logical choice because it clearly indicates that the two clauses are connected by a shared relationship. The other choices either create comma splices or are grammatically incorrect.