<span>D.
Instead, Ana Martinez outlined the updated requirements for planethood
status and explained each in great scientific detail. (Planetary Digest,
Sunil Maynard 28).</span>
Answer:
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<span>the answer is A. Do not separate a one-letter syllable from the rest of the word" would be the best option from the list, but more specifically the first syllable "a" here does not modify the rest of the word in any way.</span>
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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