John Lennon's "Imagine" was written primarily as a plea for world peace. The song ended up becoming one of the most celebrated anthems of the 20th century.
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences at the underlined portion?
"Imagine," a song written and performed by John Lennon, was meant to be a plea for world peace; however, the song
Written primarily as a plea for world peace, John Lennon's song "Imagine"
It was written primarily as a plea for world peace, but the song "Imagine," written by John Lennon,
Written primarily as a plea for world peace, John Lennon's "Imagine"
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. It uses a participial phrase ("Written primarily as a plea...") to modify the subject "John Lennon's 'Imagine'," creating a concise and logical sentence structure.
Choice A is incorrect because the semicolon connects two independent clauses without improving flow, and "however" implies a contrast that isn't necessarily the main point. Choice B is incorrect because "John Lennon's song 'Imagine'" is slightly wordier than "John Lennon's 'Imagine'." Choice C is incorrect because it is wordy and repetitive.