"listen to your heart, and it is the best guide,” my mother always advised us. she told us that one could tell a man’s character by the way he treated his mother. we grew up without a male figure, and cannot you imagine what that is like? it was wonderful to be able to share and understand each other’s emotions. we were all dramatic yet fun. i cannot imagine how my mother handled a career and four daughters. may god bless my mother, and my sisters wish the same. if you were to listen to my mother, you will understand life better. “always count your blessings, and you might feel fortunate if you compare yourself to others,” she always reminded us of humbling truths.

1. which of these corrects the inappropriate shift in mood in the following sentence?
listen to your heart, and it is the best guide.

a) listen to your heart, and is it the best guide?
b) listen to your heart, and it might guide you.
c) listen to your heart, and follow its guidance.
d) if you listen to your heart, is it the best guide?