jim441
I narrowed it down to B & D. Howerev, I can't choose between them now as it feels like there is no major flaw in D.
Pls Help.
There are many things off in option (D).
Independent contractors pay higher taxes and are paid less consistently than are statutory employees; in addition, unlike statutory employees, independent contractors can freely perform the same type of work for multiple businesses.
'and' joins 'pay higher taxes' and 'are paid less consistently'
Independent contractors
pay higher taxes than are statutory employees. (Incorrect)
Independent contractors
are paid less consistently than are statutory employees. (Ok)
The two don't work with the rest of the sentence.
In option (B), both work properly.
The use of 'though' is far better than the use of 'in addition' because we are showing a contrast. The cons of being an independent contractor versus the pros of being one.
Also, I dislike the use of 'freely' here.
These are different sentences:
Now you can freely perform (the dance in a free manner, say).
Now you are free to perform (no constraints on what you are allowed to do and what not).
The intent is to give the second meaning. So option (B) is better.