This question is missing the original sentences. I've found the complete question online. It is the following:
(1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion.
Which revision combines sentence 2 and sentence 3 most effectively?
A. Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used in his speech because it is an exciting conclusion.
B. Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used to lead to an exciting conclusion.
C. “Let freedom ring” is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times.
D. “Let freedom ring” is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.
Answer:
The best way to combine sentences 2 and 3 is:
D. “Let freedom ring” is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.
Explanation:
Sentences 2 and 3 are quite repetitive since they both have "Let freedom ring" as their subjects. To combine both sentences, we must find a way to avoid repeating the subject while still maintaining the rest of the information provided. For that reason, letter D is the best option. It uses "Let freedom ring" only once. Then, it moves on to offer us all the combined information about it - it is a phrase, it is used many times, and it leads to an exciting conclusion.
D. “Let freedom ring” is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.
