Question #N1431
The following excerpt is taken from a novel about the early days of the American film industry. "The director’s name was D. W. Griffith, and he was, it is safe to say, the most influential filmmaker of the silent era. Griffith’s vision was both revolutionary and highly influential, and he was constantly searching for ways to push the boundaries of the medium. His work, which is, without any doubt, one of the greatest accomplishments of the American cinema, remains a timeless inspiration to filmmakers today. "
Which choice provides the best way to combine the underlined sentences without changing the meaning?
A. Griffith’s vision was both revolutionary and highly influential, and he was constantly searching for ways to push the boundaries of the medium, his work, which is, without any doubt, one of the greatest accomplishments of the American cinema.
B. Griffith’s vision was both revolutionary and highly influential, and he was constantly searching for ways to push the boundaries of the medium; his work, which is, without any doubt, one of the greatest accomplishments of the American cinema.
C. Griffith’s vision was both revolutionary and highly influential, and he was constantly searching for ways to push the boundaries of the medium, his work, which is without any doubt, one of the greatest accomplishments of the American cinema.
D. Griffith’s vision was both revolutionary and highly influential, and he was constantly searching for ways to push the boundaries of the medium, his work, which is, without any doubt, one of the greatest accomplishments of the American cinema, remains a timeless inspiration to filmmakers today.
Correct Answer is: C
The most effective way to combine the sentences is to insert a comma between the two independent clauses. No other punctuation is needed because the second clause modifies the first clause.