Question

Read the passage.
(1) Most Americans know that “Uncle Sam” is a nickname for the United States; however, few Americans know how the name originated. (2) Some historians believe the name comes from a nineteenth-century businessman from New York. (3) His real name was Samuel Wilson. (4) His neighbors called him Uncle Sam. (5) During the War of 1812, he won a government contract. (6) He was to supply beef to U.S. soldiers. (7) The beef was packed in barrels labeled “U.S.” to show that they belonged to the U.S. government. (8) Soldiers from New York saw the barrels. (9) They jokingly said “U.S.
”Which is the most effective way to combine sentences (3) and (4)?

1His real name, Samuel Wilson, was called by his neighbors Uncle Sam.
2Though his real name was Samuel Wilson, his neighbors called him Uncle Sam.
3His real name was Samuel Wilson, his neighbors called him Uncle Sam.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Though his real name was Samuel Wilson, his neighbors called him Uncle Sam.