Test: SAT Writing

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

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Pensions are a complicated financial problem for many municipalities; but many cities have made changes to their pension programs in recent years.

Pensions are a complicated financial problem for many municipalities so many cities have made changes to their pension programs in recent years.

Pensions are a complicated financial problem for many municipalities, but many cities have made changes to their pension programs in recent years.

Pensions are a complicated financial problem for many municipalities; but many cities have made changes to their pension programs in recent years.

Pensions are a complicated financial problem for many municipalities but many cities have made changes to their pension programs in recent years.

Pensions are a complicated financial problem for many municipalities; and many cities have made changes to their pension programs in recent years.

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