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The following text is adapted from a blog post about the importance of reading. \"Reading is important because it allows us to see the world through the eyes of others, to understand different perspectives, and to expand our own horizons. To do this, we need to be willing to step outside of our comfort zones and to challenge our assumptions. " Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.Yet to do this, we need to be willing to step outside of our comfort zones and to challenge our assumptions.
  2. B.To do this, we need to be willing to step outside of our comfort zones and challenge our assumptions.correct
  3. C.Yet to do this, we need to be willing to step outside of our comfort zones, and challenge our assumptions.
  4. D.To do this, we need to be willing to step outside of our comfort zones, and to challenge our assumptions.

Answer

B. To do this, we need to be willing to step outside of our comfort zones and challenge our assumptions.

Explanation

The best answer is B. The text uses the transition "To do this" to link the two independent clauses. Because the two clauses are independent, they can be linked by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. In this case, the coordinating conjunction is "and." Choices A and D are incorrect because they use the conjunction "yet," which is not a coordinating conjunction. Choice C is incorrect because it includes a comma splice. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma.

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