The answer is: [D]:
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They are often used to combine choppy sentences.
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Conjunctions are often used to combine choppy sentences.
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Note: The questions asks about CONJUNCTIONS —NOT about "contractions".
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Choice "A" is incorrect. They are not used to combine two or more LONG sentences. If sentences are already long, then do not need to be combined with a conjunction.
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Choice: "B" is incorrect. To the contrary, the use of conjunctions actually makes sentences longer.
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Choice "C" is incorrect. To the contrary, the use of conjunctions should be used (appropriately, of course) in essays. The use of "contractions" should not be used in essays or formal writing.
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Choice "D" is correct. They are often used to combine choppy sentences for better reading and engagement.
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So it would appear that a wedding celebration was taking place.
^.^
- Amanda
In the Odyssey, the traits that Odysseus has that allow him to triumph in the bow and arrow challenge that Penelope sets for her suitors are his archery skills and intelligence.
Odysseus has always been known as an excellent archer, which is exactly why Penelope had this type of competition in the first place. It was quite easy for him to be better than the remaining competitors due to his skills and his brains.
