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Standard English Conventions, Sentence Structure and Grammar

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Which choice most effectively combines the sentences while avoiding a run-on and preserving the intended logical relationship?

The city council approved the new zoning plan. Several residents filed a lawsuit within days, the council insisted the plan would lower housing costs.

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The city council approved the new zoning plan, several residents filed a lawsuit within days, and the council insisted the plan would lower housing costs.
The city council approved the new zoning plan; several residents filed a lawsuit within days and the council insisted the plan would lower housing costs.
The city council approved the new zoning plan. Several residents filed a lawsuit within days; nevertheless, the council insisted the plan would lower housing costs.
The city council approved the new zoning plan, nevertheless several residents filed a lawsuit within days; the council insisted the plan would lower housing costs.
The city council approved the new zoning plan: several residents filed a lawsuit within days, and the council insisted the plan would lower housing costs.

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