SAT English Practice Question

A recently published article explored the history of a particular breed of dog, the Beagle. The author of the article suggested that the breed’s popularity was due to its intelligence. The author also suggested that the breed’s popularity was due to its small size. Which of the following choices best combines the last two sentences to improve the flow and clarity of the paragraph?

1. A.However, the breed’s popularity was also due to its small size.
2. B.In fact, the breed’s popularity was also due to its small size.
3. C.The breed’s popularity was also due to its small size.
4. D.Therefore, the breed’s popularity was also due to its small size.