The answer is:
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"C.
Rain fell steadily, yet the birds were singing."
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Note:
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Answer choice "A" is incorrect; since the "comma" should be omitted.
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Answer choice "B" is incorrect; since there should be a "comma" after the word, "hamster".
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Answer choice "D" is incorrect, since there should be a "comma" after the word, "room".
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