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Directions read the sentences. information my sister is the captain of her college swim team. consequently, she spends a lot of time training and encouraging her teammates. question which is the correct way to combine the two sentences? answer options with 4 options 1. my sister is the captain of her college swim team; consequently, she spends a lot of time training and encouraging her teammates. 2. my sister is the captain of her college swim team consequently, she spends a lot of time training and encouraging her teammates. 3. my sister is the captain of her college swim team, consequently, she spends a lot of time training and encouraging her teammates. 4. my sister is the captain of her college swim team: consequently, she spends a lot of time training and encouraging her teammates.

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Answer: 1

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Option 1 is correct because it uses a semicolon to effectively combine two related independent clauses into a compound sentence, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.

The correct way to combine the two sentences provided is by using a semicolon to join the two related independent clauses. This allows us to create a compound sentence that maintains the flow of ideas. The correct option is:

  1. My sister is the captain of her college swim team; consequently, she spends a lot of time training and encouraging her teammates.

This structure is not only grammatically correct but also keeps the cause-and-effect relationship clear between her being the captain and the resulting actions of training and encouraging her teammates.

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