Question

which is the best way to complete the text? julian observed that the jars metal lid was easier to unscrew after it was ____ realized the lid loosened up because metal expands when it gets hot. heated, and, he heated. he heated and he

Explanation:

The first option "heated, and, he" has an unnecessary comma after "and". The third option "heated and he" is a run - on without proper punctuation separation. The second option "heated. He" correctly uses a period to separate two independent thoughts.

Answer:

heated. He