Question

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Item 5

How can the sentences be combined to most clearly show contrast?


Maria enjoys reading books. Marcel prefers playing sports.



Because Maria enjoys reading books, Marcel prefers playing sports.


As Maria enjoys reading books, Marcel prefers playing sports.


Maria enjoys reading books, but Marcel prefers playing sports.


Maria enjoys reading books, and Marcel prefers playing sports.

Answer 1

Answer: I think its the third one, "Maria enjoys reading books, but Marcel prefers playing sports." makes more sense!

Explanation: I hope I got it correct

Answer 2

I think the last one is very good at showing contrast. It doesn’t imply that because of another ones action it affect the other.