Question #N95
The sentence "The cat sat on the mat, and the dog chased its tail" is grammatically correct, but which choice would make the sentence more concise without changing its meaning?
A. The cat sat on the mat, and the dog chased its tail.
B. The cat sat on the mat, while the dog chased its tail.
C. The cat sat on the mat; the dog chased its tail.
D. The cat sat on the mat, the dog chased its tail.
Correct Answer is: D
Choice D is the best answer. Removing the comma and conjunction "and" creates a more concise sentence without changing the meaning.