SAT English Practice Question

The author of the book *The Great Gatsby* is F. Scott Fitzgerald. It’s often suggested that the popularity of this book has increased since the 2000s. Many people in recent years have come to view the book as a commentary on American culture. What is the most effective way to combine the sentences?

1. A.The author of the book *The Great Gatsby* is F. Scott Fitzgerald, it’s often suggested that the popularity of this book has increased since the 2000s.
2. B.The author of the book *The Great Gatsby* is F. Scott Fitzgerald; it’s often suggested that the popularity of this book has increased since the 2000s.
3. C.The author of the book *The Great Gatsby* is F. Scott Fitzgerald, and it’s often suggested that the popularity of this book has increased since the 2000s.
4. D.The author of the book *The Great Gatsby* is F. Scott Fitzgerald, it’s often suggested that the popularity of this book has increased since the 2000s, and many people in recent years have come to view the book as a commentary on American culture.