Question

which of these is the best way to rewrite the sentence in line 14? a because dunbar excelled at writing in school helped edit his school newspaper. b because dunbar excelled at writing in school, he helped edit his school newspaper. c because dunbar excelled at writing in school, because he helped edit his school newspaper. d because dunbar excelled at writing in school; and because he helped edit his school newspaper.

Explanation:

A is a run - on sentence. C has redundant "because". D has incorrect semicolon and "and" usage. B is a grammatically correct sentence with proper cause - effect relationship shown by "because".

Answer:

B. Because Dunbar excelled at writing in school, he helped edit his school newspaper.