It's often called the "Eternal City." Rome has attracted visitors with its history for millennia.
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
Rome, often called the "Eternal City,"
Rome, because it's often called the "Eternal City,"
The "Eternal City" is what people call Rome, because it
This is why Rome is often called the "Eternal City": Rome
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. It uses an appositive phrase ("often called the 'Eternal City'") to describe Rome, allowing the main clause to focus on its history.
Choice B is incorrect because "because it's often called" changes the meaning (implying the name is the reason it attracts visitors). Choice C is incorrect because the passive construction is clunky. Choice D is incorrect because the colon usage is awkward here.