Which of the following words is a homophone pair?

A complex sentence contains an independent and at least one dependent clause, as in option B.

Option D uses casual, conversational language and a metaphor unsuitable for formal business communication. The other sentences maintain a professional tone.

Editing is the final step that focuses on refining grammar, punctuation, clarity, and overall polish. Drafting and researching happen earlier, while interviewing is usually a research method.

Proper nouns, such as "Kansas City Royals," should be capitalized. However, "jersey," a common noun, should not be capitalized unless it begins a sentence. Thus, Option C uses the correct capitalization for the team and keeps "jersey" lowercase.

All pairs are homophones—they sound alike but have different meanings and spellings.

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. "But" is a coordinating conjunction that introduces contrast between two ideas. In this sentence, it links the preference to read with the occasional action of playing with the cat.

A thesis statement clearly presents the paper's main argument or claim, which option C does. The other choices are descriptive or neutral.

The thesis statement is your original idea or argument and does not require a citation. Summaries, charts, and theories taken from other works must be cited to credit the original sources.

Passive voice occurs when the subject receives the action, as in "The exams were graded." The other sentences are active voice.

A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb. Options A, B, and C are fragments lacking a subject performing the action. Option D contains the subject "He" and the verb phrase "quickly jogs," making it a full sentence.