Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Mining palladium uses mechanical extraction methods that simplify the process. Makes it easier to get down into the Earth's crust.
A)the process. Makes it easier
B)the process and makes it easier
C)the process but Makes it easier
D)the process; makes it easier

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The second clause is a sentence fragment, meaning it cannot stand alone as a sentence. Combining the sentence and the fragment by using a conjunction creates a complete sentence. The conjunction "but" implies that there is a condition to the simplification method. "And" correctly joins the clauses because the extraction methods make it easier to mine palladium.

Choose the Answer Which Best Rewords the Italicized Portion