Interpreting a Source Text: A Production of Trifles
Question 8 • MO-English Language Arts 11 B-CR
Combine these sentences by using a subordinating conjunction: “Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year. He wanted to go to Austin.”Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year, but he wanted to go to Austin, too.Although he wanted to go to Austin, Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year.Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year, and he wanted to go to Austin.Nathan went to San Diego and Austin for vacation last year.
Answer
A
Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year, but he wanted to go to Austin, too.
B
Although he wanted to go to Austin, Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year.
C
Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year, and he wanted to go to Austin.
D
Nathan went to San Diego and Austin for vacation last year.
Explanation
A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to a main clause. “Although” introduces the dependent clause “Although he wanted to go to Austin,” and the main clause explains what Nathan did: “Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year.” The sentence beginning with “Although” correctly combines the ideas and shows a contrast.
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