Question #6429445Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

In the context of revising an essay for coherence and flow, which of the following changes would best improve the connection between these two paragraphs?

Paragraph 1: The Industrial Revolution brought about significant technological advancements. These innovations not only increased productivity but also transformed the way people lived and worked.
Paragraph 2: Social structures were also transformed during this period. The rise of factories led to urbanization, and traditional agrarian societies began to decline.

Options

Add a transitional sentence at the end of Paragraph 1: "These changes had far-reaching effects on society as a whole."

Combine the two paragraphs into one: "The Industrial Revolution brought about significant technological advancements, which not only increased productivity but also transformed the way people lived and worked. Social structures were also transformed during this period, as the rise of factories led to urbanization and the decline of traditional agrarian societies."

Add a transitional sentence at the beginning of Paragraph 2: "In addition to technological advancements, social structures were also transformed during this period."

Add a concluding sentence to Paragraph 1: "However, these advancements came at a cost."

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