Question

John hadn't planned to go to the party. He went anyway and had a great time.

Which sentence correctly joins the clauses above without changing their meaning?

John hadn't planned to go to the party he went anyway; and had a great time.

John hadn't planned to go to the party instead he went anyway and had a great time.

John hadn't planned to go to the party, but he went anyway and had a great time.

John hadn't planned to go; to the party he went anyway and had a great time.

Answer 1

the third one

Answer 2

Thank you

Answer 3

no problem any time

Answer 4

With this sort of question, saying it out loud and pausing for the punctuation can make a big difference. You can generally eliminate things of the pauses come at odd times. Also, it can help you decide if the meaning is the same or different, which is the other aspect they are looking for here.

Answer 5

I totally agree

Answer 6

Yah, punctuation makes all the difference at times. The difference between a cannibal and an invitation is a comma: "Lets eat grampa!" vs. "Lets eat, Grampa!" Saying it with and without the pause can make this more clear.

Answer 7

Can you guys help with my new question?

Answer 8

OMG that grandma thing... I had a crazy teacher like ligit crazy who was obsessed with that saying lol. And yea sure what other questions do you have?

Answer 9

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