Several sports were invented in Springfield, Massachusetts in the late nineteenth century basketball was invented there in 1891. Volleyball was invented in 1895.
Which example most effectively rewrites the last two sentences to insert a dependent clause with a subordinating conjunction?
A. In 1891 and 1985, basketball and volleyball were invented there.
B. Basketball was invented there in 1891, while volleyball was invented in 1895.
C. Basketball, which was invented there in 1891, and volleyball which was invented in 1895.
D. Basketball was invented there in 1891, because volleyball was invented in 1895.
B. Basketball was invented there in 1891, while volleyball was invented in 1895.
B. Basketball was invented there in 1891, while volleyball was invented in 1895.
Explanation: To effectively rewrite the last two sentences and insert a dependent clause with a subordinating conjunction, the conjunction "while" can be used to show the contrast between the invention of basketball in 1891 and the invention of volleyball in 1895. The correct option is B as it introduces a dependent clause with the subordinating conjunction "while".