Question #N1368
The author of "The Great Gatsby" is known for his elegant style and his descriptions of lavish parties. However, many critics have pointed to the novel’s use of symbolism as a way to explore a larger theme. The story's setting, in the Roaring Twenties of New York, is often interpreted as representing the rise and fall of the American Dream, and the green light across the bay can be seen as a symbol of hope and the unattainable.
Which choice best combines the sentences at the underlined portion to create a complex sentence without changing the meaning?
A. The author of "The Great Gatsby" is known for his elegant style and his descriptions of lavish parties; however, many critics have pointed to the novel’s use of symbolism as a way to explore a larger theme.
B. The author of "The Great Gatsby" is known for his elegant style and his descriptions of lavish parties, however, many critics have pointed to the novel’s use of symbolism as a way to explore a larger theme.
C. The author of "The Great Gatsby" is known for his elegant style and his descriptions of lavish parties, many critics have pointed to the novel’s use of symbolism as a way to explore a larger theme.
D. The author of "The Great Gatsby" is known for his elegant style and his descriptions of lavish parties, but many critics have pointed to the novel’s use of symbolism as a way to explore a larger theme.
Correct Answer is: D
Choice D is the best answer. Choice D uses the conjunction "but" to connect the two clauses, creating a complex sentence that maintains the original meaning. The other choices are incorrect because they either use incorrect punctuation or create a run-on sentence.