What is the correct way to combine the following two sentences into one compound sentence? patricia ran out of the room. carol followed her.
a. when patricia ran out of the room, carol followed her.
b. patricia ran out of the room, and carol followed her.
c. patricia ran out of the room before carol could follow her.
d. patricia and carol ran out of the room.

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in fever 1793 engages readers? mattie's perspective on the city of philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country. mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels. mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her. mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.