Question

When you are told time after time that there are no jobs. And it is time

_____________
for some creative thinking and acting.

Which of the following is the best way to write the underlined portion of these sentences? If you think the original is the best way, choose option (1)

1 jobs, And it
2 jobs,or it
3 jobs, it
4 jobs, if it
5 jobs, and it

option 1

Answer 1

No.

Answer 2

ooh the real answer is 5

Answer 3

Nope. You don't need the word "and" after an introductory subordinate clause.

I've checked two of your answers; now you're on your own.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The underlined portion of the sentence is suggesting that the lack of jobs is a precursor to the need for creative thinking and acting. The best way to write this portion of the sentence is to use the coordinating conjunction "and" to connect the two ideas, indicating that both the lack of jobs and the need for creative thinking and acting are occurring simultaneously. Therefore, the correct option is (5) "jobs, and it."