Which sentence creates the strongest coherence between the two ideas?
Correct answer: B. The committee rejected the proposal. This decision followed a review of its costs.
- A. The committee rejected the proposal. The proposal was submitted in April.
- B. The committee rejected the proposal. This decision followed a review of its costs.
- C. The committee rejected the proposal. Committees often meet on Mondays.
- D. The committee rejected the proposal. The office has new furniture.
Explanation
“This decision” clearly links the second sentence to the first and explains the relationship between them. The other choices provide either a weak connection or an irrelevant detail.
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