The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and that is punctuated correctly. Which sentence is correct?
A) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish, for it was invented in the United States.
B) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish, but it was invented in the United States.
C) Many people consider chop suey a Chinese dish yet it was invented in the United States.

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The sentence needs a coordinating conjunction (such as "but") to properly join the two independent clauses. A conjunctive adverb (such as "yet") also needs a semicolon before it to join the two independent clauses correctly. Therefore, only choice B is correct as it uses a coordinating conjunction ("but") and is punctuated correctly.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph