Question

Highlight the compound sentence in paragraph 4 that is joined by two conjunctions preceded by a comma.

Is the word and necessary in this sentence? Explain what it adds, if anything.


Consider, for example, the widespread concern over internet addiction. Are there teens who have an unhealthy relationship with technology? Certainly. But most of those who are “addicted” to their phones or computers are actually focused on staying connected to friends in a culture where getting together in person is highly constrained. Teens’ preoccupation with their friends dovetails with their desire to enter the public spaces that are freely accessible to adults. The ability to access public spaces for sociable purposes is a critical component of the coming of age process, and yet many of the public spaces where adults gather—bars, clubs, and restaurants—are inaccessible to teens.




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Answer 1

The compound sentence joined by two conjunctions preceded by a comma is the last sentence: "The ability to access public spaces for sociable purposes is a critical component of the coming of age process, and yet many of the public spaces where adults gather—bars, clubs, and restaurants—are inaccessible to teens."

The word 'and' is not absolutely necessary. You could use the sentence with only 'yet', but the conjunction 'and' is mainly used to make the sentence flow better.