Identify the best version of the sentences. A 2009 study from the California State Housing Authority concluded that conversion from ownership to rental properties has often been difficult; it has been more common for some townhouses and other "attached" homes that are relatively small and old, located in central cities.
A. difficult; it has been more common for some townhouses and other "attached" homes that are relatively small and old, located in central cities.
B. difficult; it has been more common for some townhouses and other "attached" homes that are relatively small, old, and that are located in central cities.
C. difficult; it has been more common for some townhouses and other "attached" homes, which are relatively small and old, and located in central cities.
D. difficult: It has been more common for some townhouses and other "attached" homes that are relatively small and old and located in central cities.
Explanation: The original sentence uses a semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses. The second clause lists characteristics of the homes for which the conversion is more common: 'relatively small and old, located in central cities.' The listing needs proper parallel structure. Option 4: **'difficult: It has been more common for some townhouses and other attached" homes that are relatively small and old and located in central cities.'** uses a colon to link the two main ideas (conclusion and elaboration) and correctly coordinates the adjectives ('relatively small and old') and the participle phrase ('located in central cities') describing the homes."
