The writer wants to add information to the end of sentence 1 (reproduced below) to introduce the central comparison in the passage. When I decided to major in English, I bought an electronic reading device, or “e-reader.”

Which of the following versions of the underlined portion of sentence 1 most effectively accomplishes this goal?

“e-reader,” because even though I love literature, I also am interested in technology.
A

“e-reader,” to use instead of print books in my college literature classes.
B

“e-reader”; I later decided to also pursue a minor in business administration.
C

“e-reader,” which was highly recommended by my parents, who both love their e-readers.
D

“e-reader”; I also purchased a laptop computer and noise-canceling headphones.
E