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The first two sentences of the passage describe the process of obtaining a passport. The third sentence explains why obtaining a passport is a difficult process. Which sentence should be revised to create a more coherent paragraph? The process of obtaining a passport is straightforward; you must complete an application, provide documentation, and submit your application. However, the Department of State has recently warned that passport processing times may be much longer than usual. Due to the high demand for passports, applications can take up to 14 weeks to process.

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.The process of obtaining a passport is straightforward; you must complete an application, provide documentation, and submit your application.
  2. B.However, the Department of State has recently warned that passport processing times may be much longer than usual.correct
  3. C.Due to the high demand for passports, applications can take up to 14 weeks to process.
  4. D.The Department of State has recently warned that passport processing times may be much longer than usual. Due to the high demand for passports, applications can take up to 14 weeks to process.

Answer

B. However, the Department of State has recently warned that passport processing times may be much longer than usual.

Explanation

Sentence B is a run-on sentence. The first two sentences are independent clauses, so a semicolon should be used to connect them. If the semicolon is replaced with a period, the sentence will be grammatically correct. A comma plus a conjunction is an acceptable alternative to the semicolon in this case.

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