The answer is: [D]: ___________________________________________________________
They are often used to combine choppy sentences. ______________________________________________________________ Conjunctions are often used to combine choppy sentences. ____________________________________________________________ Note: The questions asks about CONJUNCTIONS —NOT about "contractions". ____________________________________ Choice "A" is incorrect. They are not used to combine two or more LONG sentences. If sentences are already long, then do not need to be combined with a conjunction. _____________________________________ Choice: "B" is incorrect. To the contrary, the use of conjunctions actually makes sentences longer. ________________________________________ Choice "C" is incorrect. To the contrary, the use of conjunctions should be used (appropriately, of course) in essays. The use of "contractions" should not be used in essays or formal writing. ________________________________________ Choice "D" is correct. They are often used to combine choppy sentences for better reading and engagement. _______________________________________________________