Before pruning the rose bushes in the _________ always put on thick leather gloves to protect her hands from the sharp thorns.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
garden. Martha
B
garden Martha
C
garden, Martha
D
garden; Martha
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The comma correctly separates the introductory prepositional phrase from the main independent clause.
Choice A is incorrect because the period creates a fragment. Choice B is incorrect because punctuation is needed to separate the introductory phrase from the subject. Choice D is incorrect because a semicolon cannot separate a phrase from a main clause.