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) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, although he invented the name "chop-soya."
B) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, so he invented the name "chop-soya."
C) The official saw a pair of chopsticks on the table with a bottle of soy sauce standing next to them, therefore, he invented the name "chop-soya."

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The conjunction "so" is used correctly to show the cause and effect relationship between the official seeing the chopsticks and soy sauce and inventing the name "chop-soya." It is also punctuated correctly with a comma before the conjunction "so." Choice A is incorrect because "although" suggests a contradiction or unexpected observation, which does not make sense in this context. Choice C is incorrect because "therefore" suggests a logical conclusion, which is not necessarily the case here. Additionally, it is punctuated incorrectly with a comma after "therefore."

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph