Which Sentences in the Text Below Should Be Combined to Avoid

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which sentences in the text below should be combined to avoid choppiness?
¹ Libraries have had to evolve with the digital age.²Although people still read books, they also spend much of their time on the Internet.³Thus, libraries need to offer computer terminals for conducting research.⁴They also need to offer e-books.⁵Librarians are now called information specialists, and they help patrons navigate the vast resources of the Web.⁶It seems clear that libraries will continue to play an important role in our technologically driven society.

• A) Sentences 2 and 3
• B) Sentences 3 and 4
• C) Sentences 4 and 5
• D) Sentences 5 and 6

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Definitions:

Trade Imbalance

A situation where the value of a country's imports significantly exceeds or is less than the value of its exports.

Growing Trade

An increase in the exchange of goods and services between countries, contributing to economic development and globalization.

Fastest Growing

A term often used to describe entities or economies that increase in size, value, or importance at a very rapid pace.

Trade Deficit

A condition where a nation's expenditures on imports surpass its earnings from exports, leading to a deficit in the trade balance.