Question

Which of the options is the synthesis of the two sentences into a simple sentence?
The ship was delayed by the storm. She came into the port a day late.

• A. Delayed by the storm, the ship came into the port a day late.
• B. The ship was delayed by the storm and came into the port a day late.
• C. The ship came into the port a day late for it was delayed by the storm.
• D. The ship came into the port a day late as it was delayed by the storm.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Delayed by the storm, the ship came into the port a day late.

The ship was delayed by the storm. She came into the port a day late.
Simple Sentence:
Delayed by the storm, the ship came into the port a day late.