Question

1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion.

Which revision combines sentence 2 and sentence 3 most effectively?

Answer 1

(C) “Let freedom ring” is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times.

Answer 2

The best revision to combine sentences two and three is this one:

"Let freedom ring” is a phrase which is used many times in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s speech that leads to an exciting conclusion.

In order to construct correct compound sentences, you should omit words that contribute to redundancy.