Question

Carefully read the statements below: 1. Chatterjee loves books; therefore, he reads them all the time.
2. Chatterjee loves books. Therefore, he reads them all the time.
3. Chatterjee loves books and, therefore, reads them all the time.
Which of the above statement(s) is (are) correct in grammar and meaning?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. 2 and 3 only
• E. 1, 2 and 3

Hint:

Conjunctive adverbs like "therefore," "however," and "moreover" can be punctuated in multiple correct ways: with a semicolon, as a new sentence, or within a sentence with commas. Each is acceptable if used consistently and logically.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Step 1: Analyzing Statement 1.
"Chatterjee loves books; therefore, he reads them all the time."
Here, the semicolon is correctly used to connect two closely related independent clauses. The transition word "therefore" is punctuated correctly. The sentence is grammatically correct and meaningful.

Step 2: Analyzing Statement 2.
"Chatterjee loves books. Therefore, he reads them all the time."
This uses two separate sentences. The first ends with a full stop, and "Therefore" begins a new sentence. This is perfectly correct in both grammar and meaning.

Step 3: Analyzing Statement 3.
"Chatterjee loves books and, therefore, reads them all the time."
This construction uses "and" to join the clauses, with "therefore" acting as a parenthetical word. The commas are correctly placed before and after "therefore." The sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Since all three sentences (1, 2, and 3) are grammatically correct and convey the same logical relationship between loving books and reading them, the correct answer is option E.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{E. 1, 2 and 3 are correct}} \]