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Question #N776

The study found that people who spend more time outside have a lower risk of developing certain health conditions. The study also found that, in general, people who live in urban areas spend less time outdoors than those who live in rural areas. This is a significant finding because it suggests that city residents may be at higher risk of developing certain health conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. However, the study also found that people who live in cities tend to have access to more health care resources than those who live in rural areas. Therefore, it’s important to consider the availability of health care resources when evaluating the relationship between outdoor time and health.

Which choice provides the best way to combine the sentences, “This is a significant finding because it suggests that city residents may be at higher risk of developing certain health conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.” and “However, the study also found that people who live in cities tend to have access to more health care resources than those who live in rural areas.”?

A. This is a significant finding because it suggests that city residents may be at higher risk of developing certain health conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, however, the study also found that people who live in cities tend to have access to more health care resources than those who live in rural areas.

B. This is a significant finding because it suggests that city residents may be at higher risk of developing certain health conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes; however, the study also found that people who live in cities tend to have access to more health care resources than those who live in rural areas.

C. This is a significant finding because it suggests that city residents may be at higher risk of developing certain health conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, but the study also found that people who live in cities tend to have access to more health care resources than those who live in rural areas.

D. This is a significant finding because it suggests that city residents may be at higher risk of developing certain health conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes; and the study also found that people who live in cities tend to have access to more health care resources than those who live in rural areas.

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Correct Answer is: C

The best way to combine these two sentences is by using a coordinating conjunction, “but,” which shows a contrast between the two ideas. The other choices result in comma splices or incorrect use of punctuation.