For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
-Tom watered the wilting _________ he added fertilizer to the soil.
A) plant, yet
B) plant or,
C) plant, and

Question

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The sentence suggests the idea of adding fertilizer to the soil after watering the wilting plant, which implies that the actions are related and complementary. Therefore, the coordinating conjunction that best suits the sentence is "and," which indicates a continuation or extension of the thought. Additionally, a comma should be used before "and" to separate the two independent clauses.

For Each of the Following Sentences, Select the Correct Coordinating