Set 13: Boundaries (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The apartment _______ overlooks the park has the best view in the building.
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. 'That overlooks the park' is an essential clause (identifies which apartment). Essential clauses use 'that' and no commas. 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:
• "essential clause"
• "that (no comma)"
Why others are wrong: C ('That' shouldn't be preceded by a comma in essential clauses.), D (Semicolon creates a fragment.), A ('Which' with comma makes it nonessential, changing the meaning.).
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