Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. ethan did not study hard for his test; consequently, he barely passed it.
b. the english teachers decided to eat barbecue likewise, the math teachers decided to as well.
c. karen's parents told her that her bank account was empty therefore she couldn't buy a new pair of shoes.
d. the students claimed their electricity was off last night, nevertheless, the teacher gave the test to them.

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.