Set 13: Boundaries (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The critics praised the _______ cinematography and compelling performances.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of sentence boundaries and punctuation. The film possesses the cinematography. Use singular possessive 'film's' before the adjective 'innovative.' To determine the correct answer, examine where complete thoughts begin and end. Look for independent clauses that need proper separation. A period, semicolon, or appropriate conjunction can correctly join or separate these ideas. When analyzing sentence boundaries, pay attention to how ideas flow from one sentence to the next. Correct punctuation ensures clarity and prevents confusion for readers. Review the options carefully to identify which choice creates proper sentence structure.
Key Evidence:
• "possession (film's cinematography)"
• "singular possessive"
Why others are wrong: C (Missing apostrophe for possession.), A ('Films'' suggests multiple films—context suggests one film.), B (Comma creates incorrect structure.).
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