SAT English Practice Question

The following is a paragraph adapted from a short story. While the sentence is grammatically correct, it may not be the most effective way to present the information. The writer is trying to convey that the character has learned to adapt to the difficult circumstances he faces. Which choice best improves the sentence by providing a more precise and effective use of language? *The farmer had to learn to adapt to the harsh conditions of the land, he worked long hours and endured the heat and cold. *

1. A.The farmer, who worked long hours and endured the heat and cold, had to learn to adapt to the harsh conditions of the land.
2. B.The farmer worked long hours and endured the heat and cold, but he had to learn to adapt to the harsh conditions of the land.
3. C.The farmer had to learn to adapt to the harsh conditions of the land, working long hours and enduring the heat and cold.
4. D.The farmer had to learn to adapt to the harsh conditions of the land, because he worked long hours and endured the heat and cold.