Question

question 7 (multiple choice worth 2 points)
(06.04r mc)

which sentence effectively uses conjunctions to join two sentences into one?

the detective followed the suspect. he disappeared into the crowded subway station.

the detective followed the suspect, but he disappeared into the crowded subway station.

the detective followed the suspect; he disappeared into the crowded subway station.

the detective followed the suspect. surprisingly, he disappeared into the crowded subway station.

Explanation:

To determine the correct sentence, we analyze each option:

• The first option has two separate sentences, no conjunction.
• The second option uses "but" (a conjunction) to join the two clauses, showing a contrast (the detective followed, but the suspect disappeared).
• The third option uses a semicolon but no conjunction, which is incorrect for joining sentences with a conjunction.
• The fourth option has two sentences with "Surprisingly" (an adverb, not a conjunction) separating them.

Only the second option effectively uses a conjunction ("but") to join the two sentences.

Answer:

B. The detective followed the suspect, but he disappeared into the crowded subway station.