The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 6

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and that is punctuated correctly. Which sentence is correct?

• A) When a Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.
• B) A Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, when his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.
• C) A Chinese official visited this country late in the nineteenth century, consequently, his American hosts asked him to cook a Chinese meal.

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Definitions:

Automatic Processing

Cognitive functions that are performed without conscious awareness or effort, often as a result of learning and practice.

Echoic Memory

A component of sensory memory that retains an exact copy of what we hear for a brief period, usually up to several seconds.

Reading Speed

The rate at which a person can read text, often measured in words per minute (wpm), which can be influenced by the reader's skill, the complexity of the text, and the purpose of reading.

Adult Reading

The practice or ability of reading and comprehending texts commonly undertaken by individuals post-adolescence.