Select the answer that joins each pair of simple sentences with conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs correctly and is punctuated correctly. Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment.
They can't afford a house.
A) Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment yet they can't afford a house.
B) Because they can't afford a house, Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment.
C) They can't afford a house, therefore Rhonda's parents chose to rent an apartment.

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This choice correctly uses the conjunctive adverb "because" to show the cause-and-effect relationship between Rhonda's parents not being able to afford a house and their decision to rent an apartment. It is also punctuated with a comma after "house" to separate the two clauses.

Select the Answer That Joins Each Pair of Simple Sentences