In 1950, the National Science Foundation was established with a mandate to fund basic science, it did indeed turn thousands of returning soldiers into scientists.

Question

Which is the best version of the sentence: "science, it did indeed turn"

Answers:

(As it is now)

science. It did indeed turn

science; indeed turning

science. Indeed turning

Answer 1

The best version of the sentence is: "science; indeed turning."

This option maintains a smooth flow while correctly connecting the two ideas without creating a run-on sentence. It also emphasizes the transformative impact of the National Science Foundation on returning soldiers.