Read the sentence.


Pete couldn't remember her name, decided not to introduce her.

Which of the following sentences best corrects the sentence error?
A.
Because he didn't know her name, it was difficult to introduce her.
B.
Because Pete couldn't remember her name, he decided not to introduce her.
C.
Couldn't remember her name, Pete decided not to introduce her.
D.
Not remembering her name, she was not introduced by Pete.

B.

Because Pete couldn't remember her name, he decided not to introduce her.

you sure

Yes, the correct sentence that best corrects the error is:

B. Because Pete couldn't remember her name, he decided not to introduce her.

This sentence maintains the intended meaning of the original sentence and corrects any grammatical issues.

What is the best way to combine the first two sentences to improve the flow of the first paragraph?

A.
In many different parts of the ocean, live the octopi, even though they prefer coral reefs.
B.
Octopi live in many different parts of the ocean, but they prefer to live in coral reefs.
C.
The octopus prefers to live in coral reefs and it lives in many different parts of the ocean.
D.
Octopi live in many different parts of the ocean, including coral reefs because they prefer to live there.

B.

Octopi live in many different parts of the ocean, but they prefer to live in coral reefs.

This sentence maintains clarity and improves the flow by directly connecting the two ideas about the octopi living in different parts of the ocean and preferring to live in coral reefs.

you sure ??!!

It appears that the optimal answer should show the order of ideas more clearly and fluidly. The sentence "Octopi live in many different parts of the ocean, but they prefer to live in coral reefs." clearly expresses this order and maintains the flow of the paragraph. Thank you for your time and feedback.