The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 25

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 the punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

• A) Many people take the trail to work every day, for it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
• B) Many people take the trail to work every day, but it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
• C) Many people take the trail to work every day; since, it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.

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Definitions:

Haplodiploidy Hypothesis

A genetic mechanism explaining the evolved social behavior in certain species, where males are haploid and females are diploid.

Eusociality

A complex social structure seen in some animal species, characterized by cooperative care of the young, reproductive division of labor, and overlapping generations within a colony.

Parental Investment

The effort expended by parents in raising offspring to improve their chances of survival and reproductive success.

Reproductive Output

The total number of offspring an organism can produce over its lifetime, a key factor in evolutionary fitness.