Question

Which compound sentence establishes an appropriate relationship between clauses?
A) The theatre students rehearsed daily for the play, but they were prepared for opening night.
B) The theatre students rehearsed daily for the play, yet they were prepared for opening night.
C) The theatre students rehearsed daily for the play; however, they were prepared for opening night.
D) The theatre students rehearsed daily for the play; therefore, they were prepared for opening night.

Answer 1

C) The theatre students rehearsed daily for the play; however, they were prepared for opening night. –

This compound sentence establishes an appropriate relationship between clauses because here the students rehearsed daily and simultaneously, they were prepared for the opening night which is a part of their play.

So (C) is the right answer.

Answer 2

answer is option c for your question