Question

Choose the coordination option that correctly joins the two sentences below:

Trans fats have been linked to a variety of health problems. They are being taken out of many foods.

Trans fats have been linked to a variety of health problems; they are being taken out of many foods.
Trans fats have been linked to a variety of health problems; as a result, they are being taken out of many foods.
Both revised sentences are correct.
Both revised sentences are incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer: The coordinated option that correctly joins the two sentences below is:

Trans fats have been linked to a variety of health problems; as a result, they are being taken out of many foods.

Explanation: "As a result" in this context help to correctly join the two sentences below. This provided a basic link to the next sentence.