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In the early 1950s, computer pioneer Grace Hopper developed the first compiler, which translated English-like instructions into machine code. Her colleagues were initially skeptical, but Hopper proved them wrong by demonstrating that programming languages could be written using words rather than binary code.

Which choice best coordinates the clauses in the underlined portion of the sentence?

  1. NO CHANGECevap
  2. B
    skeptical, Hopper proved
  3. C
    skeptical; because Hopper proved
  4. D
    skeptical; proving

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The original phrasing is correct because it uses a comma and the coordinating conjunction 'but' to connect the two independent clauses.
The correct option correctly coordinates two independent clauses using the coordinating conjunction 'but' preceded by a comma, establishing a logical contrast between the colleagues' initial skepticism and Hopper's success.

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1
Analyze the underlined portion and the surrounding sentence structure.
The sentence contains two independent clauses: 'Her colleagues were initially skeptical' and 'Hopper proved them wrong by demonstrating that programming languages could be written using words rather than binary code.'
To choose the correct punctuation and conjunction, we must first determine if the clauses are independent or dependent.
2
Evaluate the relationship between the two independent clauses.
The relationship is one of contrast (skeptical colleagues vs. proving them wrong).
The coordinating conjunction must logically reflect the relationship between the two thoughts.
3
Check the punctuation rules for joining independent clauses.
Two independent clauses can be joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (like 'but'), or by a semicolon. A semicolon cannot be followed by a coordinating or subordinating conjunction to form a fragment.
This eliminates options that create comma splices or fragments.

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