Question #N978
The director’s approach to the film was innovative, he used unconventional camera angles and lighting techniques. He also incorporated elements of experimental film, such as surrealism and abstract imagery. This combination of traditional and experimental techniques was a unique, and ultimately successful, approach to filmmaking.
Which choice best combines the sentences at the underlined portion so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. innovative, using unconventional camera angles and lighting techniques.
B. innovative; using unconventional camera angles and lighting techniques.
C. innovative, using unconventional camera angles and lighting techniques, and
D. innovative; using unconventional camera angles and lighting techniques, he also
Correct Answer is: A
The best option is A because it combines the two sentences with a comma and a comma plus a coordinating conjunction. Since both clauses could stand alone as complete sentences, this choice correctly links them together. This choice results in a correctly punctuated sentence.