Question

read the sentences.
1 i am interested in history. 2 i decided to read the declaration of independence.
which of the following options shows the best revisions of sentences 1 and 2 to create sentence variety without combining the sentences?
○ i decided to read the declaration of independence. i am quite interested in history.
○ i am interested in the declaration of independence. i decided to study history.
○ history interests me. i decided to read the declaration of independence.
○ history interests me. the declaration of independence is something i decided to read.

Explanation:

The goal is to create sentence variety without combining the original two ideas, while keeping the core meaning: interest in history leading to choosing to read the Declaration of Independence.

1. The first option reverses the logic and adds an unnecessary modifier.
2. The second option changes the original action from reading the Declaration to studying history, altering the core meaning.
3. The third option rephrases the first sentence for variety and keeps the second sentence intact, preserving the original meaning while creating sentence variety.
4. The fourth option makes the second sentence awkward and wordy, and does not maintain natural flow.

Answer:

○ History interests me. I decided to read the Declaration of Independence.