Question

(12) The first step in getting my parents’ approval was getting a job. (13) I needed to have somewhere to drive to, right? (14) I began my search at the mall. (15) I figured pretty much every store in the mall needed help. (16) Boy, was I wrong. (17) I guess every other sixteen-year-old got there before I did. (18) However, the day wasn’t over yet.

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 14 and 15
a) Pretty much every store at the mall needs help so I began my search there.
b) My search began at the mall because I figured everyone needed help there.
c) Searching at the mall, I figured pretty much every store their needed help.
d) I began my search at the mall and figured pretty much every store in the mall needed help.

Answer 1

Answer: b) My search began at the mall because I figured everyone needed help there.

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Answer 2

correct me if I’m wrong , but I think the answer is b.