Question

Use the sentences to answer the question. Maverick needed to go to the store. His dog wanted to go with him. Which option best combines the two simple sentences into one compound sentence while maintaining the meaning of the original sentences? (1 point) Responses Maverick and his dog went to the store. Maverick and his dog went to the store. Because his dog wanted to go with him, Maverick needed to go to the store. Because his dog wanted to go with him, Maverick needed to go to the store. Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him. Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him. Because Maverick needed to go to the store, his dog wanted to go with him.

Answer 1

The best option that combines the two simple sentences into one compound sentence while maintaining the meaning of the original sentences is:

"Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him."