Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands. They were introduced in order to protect sugar can

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Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands. They were introduced in order to protect sugar can

e fields from pit vipers. Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences? Choose 1 answer: (Choice A) A Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands in order to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers. (Choice B) B Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands; they were introduced to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers. (Choice C) C Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands and the mongooses were introduced to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers. (Choice D) D Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands, their introduction was to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers.

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Ahat [86] · Answer 1 · 2026-03-15T20:12:14+03:00

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Answer:

I think the answer is Choice A.

Explanation:

Choice A appears to integrate the two sentences most effectively and succinctly.

chubhunter [53] · Answer 2 · 2026-03-15T20:11:51+03:00

Answer:

Choice A

Explanation:

Practicing how to combine sentences efficiently enhances the ability to do so. One method for this is to utilize parts of the already quoted sentence to avoid redundancy. Here, "they were introduced" repeats, and this can be shortened to: Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers.

Thus, the answer is letter A