Question

read this example of incorrect sentence structure.
winter is coming i need a new coat.
which revisions best correct the sentence? select three options.
winter is coming; i need a new coat.
winter is coming, so i need a new coat.
when winter is coming, i need a new coat.
because winter is coming, i need a new coat.
although winter is coming, i need a new coat.

Explanation:

1. For "Winter is coming; I need a new coat.", a semicolon correctly separates two independent clauses that are related in meaning.
2. "Winter is coming, so I need a new coat." uses the conjunction "so" to show the cause - effect relationship between winter coming and needing a new coat, and the comma is used correctly before the conjunction.
3. "Because winter is coming, I need a new coat." uses "because" to introduce the cause (winter coming) and the comma after the dependent clause is correct, showing the cause - effect relationship clearly.

The option "When winter is coming, I need a new coat." implies that the need for a coat only happens during the time when winter is coming, which is not the intended meaning. The option "Although winter is coming, I need a new coat." uses "although" which shows a contrast, but there is no contrast intended between winter coming and needing a coat.

Answer:

A. Winter is coming; I need a new coat.
B. Winter is coming, so I need a new coat.
D. Because winter is coming, I need a new coat.