Turn the following sentences into a compound-complex sentence and explain why it works.
Jack likes to listen to music. He listens and studies at the same time. His brother John has to study in silence.
A. Jack likes to listen to much and study at the same time. His brother John has to study in silence.
-It rewords the sentences to read clearly.
B. Jack and John like to study, but Jack likes to listen to music and John likes silence.
-The sentences are combined to make one complete sentence.
C. Jack likes to listen to music while he studies, but his brother John has to study in silence.
-It combines all the elements of the original sentences in a clear, concise statement.
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