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The history of the sport is a rich and diverse one, with influences from many different cultures. In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders," which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball. However, the game became a national pastime in the United States not because of its European roots, but because of its unique American adaptation.

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders"—which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball.correct
  2. B.In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders," which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball; however, the game became a national pastime in the United States not because of its European roots, but because of its unique American adaptation.
  3. C.In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders," which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball, however, the game became a national pastime in the United States not because of its European roots, but because of its unique American adaptation.
  4. D.In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders" which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball, however, the game became a national pastime in the United States not because of its European roots, but because of its unique American adaptation.

Answer

A. In the 18th century, European sailors introduced a game called "rounders"—which eventually evolved into what we know today as baseball.

Explanation

The most effective way to combine the two sentences is to use a dash to create a parenthetical element. This is the most grammatically correct and stylistically appropriate way to connect the two sentences and create a smooth flow of the passage.

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