7. Take a look at these sentences and identify what was changed.

Although mechanical problems prevented the bicyclist from finishing first in the race, his success through determination and willpower is encouraging for others who wish to follow in that same course.

Mechanical problems prevented the bicyclist from finishing first in the race. However, his determination and willpower will encourage other cyclists.

A. changed to two compound sentences

B. changed one sentence to a phrase

C. changed sentence length

D. changed one sentence to a subordinate clause