Select the correct sentence:

1.A) The sulfamethoxazole, in conjunction with the prednisone, do not seem to be helping her sinuses.
B) The sulfamethoxazole, in conjunction with the prednisone, does not seem to be helping her sinuses.

2.A) As I take it lying down, blood pressure is 170/100 in the left arm.
B) Blood pressure is 170/100 in the left arm as I take it lying down.
C) Taken with the patient lying down, blood pressure is 170/100 in the left arm.

My answers:
1.B
2.C

Both your answers are correct. Nice!

Thanks!

Your answers are correct!

Explanation for question 1:

To determine the correct sentence, we need to consider subject-verb agreement. In this case, the subject is "The sulfamethoxazole, in conjunction with the prednisone" which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, we need to use the singular verb form "does" instead of the plural verb form "do".
Option B) "The sulfamethoxazole, in conjunction with the prednisone, does not seem to be helping her sinuses." is the correct sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Explanation for question 2:

To determine the correct sentence, we need to consider clarity and structure. Option A) "As I take it lying down, blood pressure is 170/100 in the left arm." has a confusing sentence structure and may not convey the intended meaning clearly.
Option B) "Blood pressure is 170/100 in the left arm as I take it lying down." is a clearer and more precise sentence with better structure.
Option C) "Taken with the patient lying down, blood pressure is 170/100 in the left arm." provides a clearer context by specifying the position of the patient while measuring the blood pressure. However, option C) still sounds a bit fragmented as it lacks a clear subject and verb relationship.
Considering clarity and structure, option B) is the best choice for this sentence.