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Question #N952

The use of social media is increasing, and the way we communicate has changed drastically in recent years. The growing prevalence of emojis and other visual symbols in online communication has led some to question whether they are eroding the standards of traditional written communication. However, there is evidence that emojis can enhance the clarity and conciseness of online communication, making it more efficient. Some language experts argue that the use of emojis is not only natural, it’s inevitable, as the evolution of language itself has always involved the adoption of new symbols.

Which choice provides the most logical and precise way to combine the two sentences in the underlined portion?

A. However, there is evidence that emojis can enhance the clarity and conciseness of online communication, making it more efficient, and some language experts argue that the use of emojis is not only natural, it’s inevitable, as the evolution of language itself has always involved the adoption of new symbols.

B. However, there is evidence that emojis can enhance the clarity and conciseness of online communication, making it more efficient, as some language experts argue that the use of emojis is not only natural, it’s inevitable, as the evolution of language itself has always involved the adoption of new symbols.

C. However, there is evidence that emojis can enhance the clarity and conciseness of online communication, making it more efficient; as some language experts argue, the use of emojis is not only natural, it’s inevitable, as the evolution of language itself has always involved the adoption of new symbols.

D. However, there is evidence that emojis can enhance the clarity and conciseness of online communication, making it more efficient, because some language experts argue that the use of emojis is not only natural, it’s inevitable, as the evolution of language itself has always involved the adoption of new symbols.

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Correct Answer is: B

The best way to combine the two sentences is to use a comma to separate them because they are independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. The comma effectively signals that the second sentence is a continuation of the first sentence, and it doesn't interrupt the flow of the sentence. Choice A is incorrect because it uses a comma and a conjunction to separate the two sentences, which is unnecessary because they are independent clauses. Choice C is incorrect because it uses a semicolon, which is typically used to separate independent clauses that are not closely related in meaning. Choice D is incorrect because it uses a comma and a conjunction to separate the two sentences, which is unnecessary because they are independent clauses.