Question #N399
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences below into a single sentence with correct punctuation? "The artist was known for his detailed, realistic paintings. He was also a skilled sculptor. "
A. The artist, who was known for his detailed, realistic paintings, was also a skilled sculptor.
B. The artist was known for his detailed, realistic paintings; he was also a skilled sculptor.
C. The artist was known for his detailed, realistic paintings, and he was also a skilled sculptor.
D. The artist was known for his detailed, realistic paintings he was also a skilled sculptor.
Correct Answer is: C
The most effective way to combine the sentences is to use a comma and a coordinating conjunction. This creates a grammatically correct sentence with the correct punctuation.