Question #N965
The decision to purchase a new car is often influenced by a number of factors, such as price, fuel efficiency, and safety features, the car’s reliability is also important.
Which choice best corrects the sentence above?
A. The decision to purchase a new car is often influenced by a number of factors, such as price, fuel efficiency, and safety features, however, the car’s reliability is also important.
B. The decision to purchase a new car is often influenced by a number of factors, such as price, fuel efficiency, and safety features; the car’s reliability is also important.
C. The decision to purchase a new car is often influenced by a number of factors, such as price, fuel efficiency, and safety features, but the car’s reliability is also important.
D. The decision to purchase a new car is often influenced by a number of factors, such as price, fuel efficiency, and safety features, because the car’s reliability is also important.
Correct Answer is: C
The best way to connect the two independent clauses in this sentence is with a comma and a coordinating conjunction, such as "but." Choice A is incorrect because it uses a comma and a conjunctive adverb, which is not an appropriate way to connect two independent clauses. Choice B is incorrect because it uses a semicolon, which is not an appropriate way to connect two independent clauses. Choice D is incorrect because it uses a comma and a subordinating conjunction, which is not an appropriate way to connect two independent clauses.