Question

conveying meaning through sentence structure
read the clauses below. which sentence best combines the clauses to show the relationship between ideas?
not everyone thinks they have rhythm / dancing can be a fun and active hobby.
○ not everyone thinks they have rhythm, and dancing can be a fun and active hobby.
○ not everyone thinks they have rhythm because dancing can be a fun and active hobby.
○ because not everyone thinks they have rhythm, dancing can be a fun and active hobby.
○ even though not everyone thinks they have rhythm, dancing can be a fun and active hobby.

Explanation:

To determine the best combination, we analyze the relationship between the two clauses: "Not everyone thinks they have rhythm" and "dancing can be a fun and active hobby." The first clause presents a potential concern, and the second presents a contrasting positive aspect of dancing.

• Option A ("and") just joins them without showing a relationship.
• Option B ("because") implies the first clause is the reason for the second, which is illogical (thinking one lacks rhythm isn't a reason dancing is fun).
• Option C ("Because...") also misrepresents the relationship, as the lack of perceived rhythm isn't a cause for dancing being fun.
• Option D ("Even though") correctly shows a contrast: despite the concern about rhythm, dancing is still fun.

Answer:

D. Even though not everyone thinks they have rhythm, dancing can be a fun and active hobby.