Question
Which is the best correction of sentence 2?
One theory is that our muscles are to blame. Our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories.
One theory is that our muscles are to blame and our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories.
One theory is that our muscles are to blame, our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories.
Which is the best correction of sentence 3?
In addition, according to UCLA researcher Jonathan Wanagat, muscle cells that are left in your old age are worn out, this causes them to burn calories less efficiently.
In addition, according to UCLA researcher Jonathan Wanagat, muscle cells that are left in your old age are worn out this causes them to burn calories less efficiently.
In addition, according to UCLA researcher Jonathan Wanagat, muscle cells that are left in your old age are worn out; this causes them to burn calories less efficiently.
Which is the best correction of sentence 4?
These unburned calories will end up as fat this fat can be burned off with exercise or a change in diet.
These unburned calories will end up as fat; however, you can burn it off with exercise or a change in diet.
These unburned calories will end up as fat, this fat can be burned off with exercise or a change in diet.
One theory is that our muscles are to blame. Our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories.
One theory is that our muscles are to blame and our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories.
One theory is that our muscles are to blame, our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories.
Which is the best correction of sentence 3?
In addition, according to UCLA researcher Jonathan Wanagat, muscle cells that are left in your old age are worn out, this causes them to burn calories less efficiently.
In addition, according to UCLA researcher Jonathan Wanagat, muscle cells that are left in your old age are worn out this causes them to burn calories less efficiently.
In addition, according to UCLA researcher Jonathan Wanagat, muscle cells that are left in your old age are worn out; this causes them to burn calories less efficiently.
Which is the best correction of sentence 4?
These unburned calories will end up as fat this fat can be burned off with exercise or a change in diet.
These unburned calories will end up as fat; however, you can burn it off with exercise or a change in diet.
These unburned calories will end up as fat, this fat can be burned off with exercise or a change in diet.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the best corrections for each sentence you provided:
**For sentence 2:**
The best correction is:
- **One theory is that our muscles are to blame; our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories.**
(You did not provide this option, but it is the correct way to combine the two independent clauses. If you must choose from the options given, then the best one is the third option: **"One theory is that our muscles are to blame, our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories."**)
**For sentence 3:**
The best correction is:
- **In addition, according to UCLA researcher Jonathan Wanagat, muscle cells that are left in your old age are worn out; this causes them to burn calories less efficiently.**
**For sentence 4:**
The best correction is:
- **These unburned calories will end up as fat; however, you can burn it off with exercise or a change in diet.**
These corrections effectively address punctuation and sentence structure issues.
**For sentence 2:**
The best correction is:
- **One theory is that our muscles are to blame; our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories.**
(You did not provide this option, but it is the correct way to combine the two independent clauses. If you must choose from the options given, then the best one is the third option: **"One theory is that our muscles are to blame, our muscles shrink and, therefore, require fewer calories."**)
**For sentence 3:**
The best correction is:
- **In addition, according to UCLA researcher Jonathan Wanagat, muscle cells that are left in your old age are worn out; this causes them to burn calories less efficiently.**
**For sentence 4:**
The best correction is:
- **These unburned calories will end up as fat; however, you can burn it off with exercise or a change in diet.**
These corrections effectively address punctuation and sentence structure issues.