Question

Read the sentence.I had to prove my identity to gain entrance to the building I was required to fill out an impressive number of formsWhat is the best way to revise the sentence?

Answer 1

I had to prove my identity to gain entrance to the building; I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms.

Answer 2

The best way would be to reorder the clauses and provide correct conjunctions ; I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms in order to prove my identity so that I could gain entrance to the building

This way the actions required are justified by the main purpose of doing such things.