Read the paragraph.
(1) Saturn has prominent rings. (2) The rings are the reason why Saturn is considered the most beautiful planet in our solar
system. (3) Saturn's distinctive rings consist of tiny particles. (4) Scientists believe the particles are made of a mixture of ice
and rocks. (5) The Cassini spacecraft has taken some good pictures of these rings. (6) The data received from Cassini also
shows that these rings have their own atmosphere, which is not dependent on Saturn's atmosphere.
Which revision that combines sentences 1 and 2 into one sentence best improves the style of the paragraph?
A Saturn's prominent rings are the reason why it is considered the most beautiful planet in our solar system.
B. While Saturn is considered the most beautiful planet in our solar system, the reason for it is its prominent rings.
C. Saturn has prominent rings and the reason why the planet is considered the most beautiful in our solar system.
D. Considering the reason that Saturn is the most beautiful planet in our solar system, it has prominent rings.
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Read the sample student paragraph that addresses a counterclaim. some claim that the internet both invades and compromises one’s right to privacy. however, this is ridiculous. the internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be, particularly since there are laws to protect people’s privacy. exercising caution when supplying personal information online is the most vital step in protecting one’s privacy. any information you do not feel comfortable sharing online should not be shared, and sensitive information should only be provided to trusted organizations. additionally, some states have already enacted privacy laws that model the federal privacy act of 1974, ensuring that information collected for one purpose may not be used—or sold—for other purposes without first notifying the individual to whom the data belongs. the first and most important protector of an individual’s information is that individual. people whose personal information is not properly protected only have themselves to blame. what evidence weakens the counterclaim in this paragraph? the internet is only as invasive as one allows it to be. exercising caution is the best way to protect one’s privacy online. some states have already enacted online privacy laws. it is the individual’s fault when personal information is unprotected.