The researcher analyzed the data _______ published her findings in a prestigious journal.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

data, and then

B

data and

C

data; and

D

data, and

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. This question tests comma usage with compound predicates.

  1. Context clues: One subject ("researcher") performs two actions—compound predicate.
  2. Meaning: Do NOT use a comma before "and" in a compound predicate.
  3. Verify: "The researcher analyzed the data and published her findings" is a compound predicate.

đź’ˇ Strategy: No comma before "and" when the same subject has two verbs.

Choice A is incorrect because a comma separates compound predicates incorrectly. Choice C is incorrect because a semicolon requires independent clauses. Choice D is incorrect because a comma before "and" in a compound predicate is wrong.

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