Question

Convert the following simple sentences into a single simple sentence:
I spent three weeks in California. It is one of the most beautiful states in the world.

• A. I spent three weeks in California which is one of the most beautiful states in the world.
• B. I spent three weeks in California and it is one of the most beautiful states in the world.
• C. I spent three weeks in California, one of the most beautiful states in the world.
• D. I spent three weeks in California for it is one of the most beautiful states in the world.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

I spent three weeks in California, one of the most beautiful states in the world.

Two simple sentences can be converted into a single sentence by using infinitives or a noun or a present or past participle. The given sentence is an example of making a simple sentence by using a phrase in apposition.

Options A, B and C do not fall in the category of phrase in apposition. 'Comma' should be used to join the two simple sentences in such case.

Thus, option C is the correct answer.