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Question #N709

The author of "The Time Traveler's Wife" is Audrey Niffenegger, a novelist whose work has been translated into over 40 languages. She has also written the graphic novel "The Three Incantations" and the novel "Her Fearful Symmetry." Niffenegger's work often explores themes of time, memory, and fate, and her novels are known for their intricate plots and thought-provoking characters. What is the best way to combine the two sentences into a single sentence?

Which choice combines the two sentences into a single sentence with correct punctuation and grammar?

A. The author of "The Time Traveler's Wife" is Audrey Niffenegger, a novelist whose work has been translated into over 40 languages, and she has also written the graphic novel "The Three Incantations" and the novel "Her Fearful Symmetry."

B. The author of "The Time Traveler's Wife" is Audrey Niffenegger, a novelist whose work has been translated into over 40 languages; she has also written the graphic novel "The Three Incantations" and the novel "Her Fearful Symmetry."

C. The author of "The Time Traveler's Wife" is Audrey Niffenegger, a novelist whose work has been translated into over 40 languages, she has also written the graphic novel "The Three Incantations" and the novel "Her Fearful Symmetry."

D. The author of "The Time Traveler's Wife" is Audrey Niffenegger, a novelist whose work has been translated into over 40 languages, she has also written the graphic novel "The Three Incantations" and the novel "Her Fearful Symmetry".

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Correct Answer is: A

Choice A is the best answer. The two sentences are joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction ("and"), which is a correct way to combine two independent clauses. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon can’t be used to join two independent clauses. Choice C is incorrect because the comma before "she" creates a comma splice. Choice D is incorrect because there is no punctuation between the two independent clauses.