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Brad is writing a research paper on bats for his biology class. Read the draft of the paper and then complete the task that
follows.
Bats are an important part of our ecosystem. The bat population is decreasing because people are destroying its natural
habitat. Consequently, the bats' homes are disappearing. The need to replicate their shelter is great. Providing bat houses
is one way to achieve this goal. Bat houses, like bird houses, are easy to construct and virtually maintenance free, and
their benefits are monumental.
Brad wants to join the underlined sentences. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
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The bat population is decreasing because people are destroying its natural habitat; consequently the bats' homes are
disappearing
The bat population is decreasing because people are destroying its natural habitat; consequently, the bats' homes are
disappearing
The bat population is decreasing because people are homes destroying its natural habitat consequently; the bats'
homes are disappearing.
C
D
The bat population is decreasing because people are destroying its natural habitat, consequently, the bats' homes are
disappearing