Question

Read the passage.

(1) In 1751, the Philadelphia Provincial Assembly had a bell made. (2) It was for the new State House. (3) The bell weighed more than 2,000 pounds. (4) The bell was 12 feet in circumference around the bottom. (5) It came to be known as the Liberty Bell because it was inscribed with a motto about liberty. (6) Unfortunately, the Liberty Bell cracked in 1752 during a test ring. (7) To fix the bell, the Philadelphia Assembly had it recast. (8) Some people say the bell cracked again in 1835. (9) It was tolling for John Marshall’s funeral. (10) However, that is probably just a legend. (11) It is a fact that on February 22, 1846, the bell cracked again. (12) That crack could not be fixed. (13) The Liberty Bell has had a crack in it ever since.
Which is the most effective way to combine sentences 1 and 2?


Making one in 1751, the Philadelphia Provincial Assembly had a bell for the new State House.

For the new State House in 1751, the Philadelphia Assembly had a bell made.

In 1751, the Philadelphia Provincial Assembly had a bell made for the new State House.

In 1751, the Philadelphia Provincial Assembly having made a bell for the new State House.

Answer 1

Answer: in 1751, the Philadelphia Provincial Assembly had a bell made for the new State House.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2. In this new sentence, we have included all the information that is necessary in order to convey the meaning of the original sentences. Moreover, the sentence is well-written and clear. It flows easily when read aloud, and it uses words effectively.

Answer 2

Answer: In 1751, the Philadelphia Provincial Assembly had a bell made for the new State House.

This is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2. In this new sentence, we have included all the information that is necessary in order to convey the meaning of the original sentences. Moreover, the sentence is well-written and clear. It flows easily when read aloud, and it uses words effectively.