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Which of the following students achieve a high score on a standardized test? a.being able to read quickly b.having strong communication skills c. being able to understand test questions. d. being able to write quickly

Amy tried to write her essay but she was distracted by the phone ring the sentence above combines a. an independent clayse and a dependent clause b. two independent clauses c. a dependent clause d. none if the above

Which quotation best supports the authors’ claim and purpose?