Question

read the sentences.
1 sameer took a deep breath, straightened his tie, and turned the doorknob. 2 despite his nerves he was ready for his first interview and had thought through each potential question.
which is the best way to rewrite sentence 2?
○ despite his nerves he was ready for his first interview although he had thought through each potential question.
○ despite his nerves; he was ready for his first interview, and had thought through each potential question.
○ despite his nerves he was ready for his first interview, had thought through each potential question.
○ despite his nerves, he was ready for his first interview; he had thought through each potential question.

Explanation:

1. The first option uses "despite" and "although" together, which creates redundant, conflicting contrast that distorts the original meaning (the thought-through questions are the reason he's ready, not an opposing point).
2. The second option incorrectly uses a semicolon after "nerves" (it is not an independent clause), creating a punctuation error.
3. The third option is a comma splice/run-on, as it joins two independent clauses without proper punctuation or a conjunction.
4. The fourth option uses correct punctuation: a comma after the introductory phrase "Despite his nerves", and a semicolon to properly connect two related independent clauses that share a logical link (his readiness and his preparation).

Answer:

Despite his nerves, he was ready for his first interview; he had thought through each potential question.