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.

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.

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

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