Question

which choice correctly combines the sentences using an adverbial clause? (1 point) ○ newts, although being amphibians, look like reptiles. ○ although newts look like reptiles, they are amphibians. ○ although newts look like reptiles. they are amphibians. ○ newts are amphibians they look like reptiles.

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• The first option ("Newts, although being amphibians, look like reptiles") has an awkward phrasing with "although being".
• The third option has a period after the adverbial clause, which is incorrect punctuation for a complex sentence.
• The fourth option is a run - on sentence as it lacks a conjunction between the two independent clauses.
• The second option ("Although newts look like reptiles, they are amphibians") correctly uses the adverbial clause "Although newts look like reptiles" to introduce a contrast, and the punctuation (a comma after the adverbial clause) is correct.

Answer:

B. Although newts look like reptiles, they are amphibians