Question

1. choose the best answer.

which of these is the best combination of the following two sentences?
they caught frogs. they caught turtles.
they caught frogs or turtles.
they caught frogs and they caught turtles.
they caught frogs and caught turtles.
they caught frogs and turtles.

1. choose the best answer.

which of these is the best combination of the following two sentences?
candace got more votes than vanessa. janice got more votes than candace.
candace got more votes than vanessa, and janice got more votes than candace.
janice got more votes than candace and vanessa.
candace got more votes than vanessa, but janice got more votes than candace.
the votes for candace are more than the votes for vanessa, but less than the votes for janice.

Explanation:

Question 3

To combine "They caught frogs." and "They caught turtles." effectively, we want a concise way that shows they caught both. "They caught frogs or turtles" implies a choice, not both. "They caught frogs and they caught turtles" is redundant. "They caught frogs and caught turtles" is also a bit redundant. "They caught frogs and turtles" is the most concise and clear way to show they caught both.

We have two statements: Candace > Vanessa and Janice > Candace. Let's analyze each option. Option A just combines the two sentences without summarizing the relationship. Option B says Janice got more than Candace and Vanessa, which is correct because if Janice > Candace and Candace > Vanessa, then Janice > Vanessa too. Option C uses "but" which isn't necessary as there's no contrast, just a transitive relationship. Option D is a bit wordy and while correct, Option B is a more concise summary of the relationship.

Answer:

D. They caught frogs and turtles.

Question 4