Question

Yesterday, I drove to work past the lemon tree. It was, as is usual, covered with fruit.

Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
1) yesterday I drove to work past the lemon tree, which is usually covered with fruit
2) It was covered with fruit to me when I drove past the lemon tree to work yesterday
3) I drove to work past the lemon tree, which is usually covered with fruit
4) The lemon tree past which I drive to work is usually covered with fruit

Answer 1

Option 3 most effectively combines the initial sentences while maintaining their meaning. It reads smoothly and preserves the context of the lemon tree usually being covered with fruit.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most effective way to combine the sentences 'Yesterday, I drove to work past the lemon tree' and 'It was, as is usual, covered with fruit' at the underlined portion is:

Option 3: I drove to work past the lemon tree, which is usually covered with fruit.

This option effectively combines the two original sentences into one smooth and coherent sentence without changing the meaning or context. It clearly explains that the occurrence of the lemon tree being covered with fruit is a usual phenomenon.