Question #N1232
A recent report from the National Center for Education Statistics found that high school students who participate in extracurricular activities are more likely to graduate on time. The report also found that these students are more likely to go on to college. These findings suggest that extracurricular activities have a positive effect on students’ academic success.
Which choice best combines the sentences at the underlined portion to maintain the style and tone of the passage?
A. The report also found that these students are more likely to go on to college; these findings suggest that extracurricular activities have a positive effect on students’ academic success.
B. The report also found that these students are more likely to go on to college, and these findings suggest that extracurricular activities have a positive effect on students’ academic success.
C. The report also found that these students are more likely to go on to college, suggesting that extracurricular activities have a positive effect on students’ academic success.
D. The report also found that these students are more likely to go on to college. These findings suggest that extracurricular activities have a positive effect on students’ academic success.
Correct Answer is: B
Choice B is the best combination because it uses a coordinating conjunction ("and") to link the two independent clauses and maintains the formal tone of the passage.