What is the best way to combine these sentences?

There is a condition that causes a momentary cessation of breathing. It is called apnea. It often occurs during sleep.

A. When there is a momentary cessation of breathing, it is called apnea and often occurs during sleep.

B. Apnea, a momentary cessation of breathing, often occurs during sleep.

C. Momentarily ceasing to breath, apnea often occurs during sleep.

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Esteban

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10 January, 11:17

What is the best way to combine these sentences?

There is a condition that causes a momentary cessation of breathing. It is called apnea. It often occurs during sleep.

A. When there is a momentary cessation of breathing, it is called apnea and often occurs during sleep.

B. Apnea, a momentary cessation of breathing, often occurs during sleep.

C. Momentarily ceasing to breath, apnea often occurs during sleep.

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Zane · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. A isn't correct because it doesn't sound right, 'when' is out of place there. C isn't correct because after 'apnea' there has to be a comma. Therefore B is the only correct answer.