Set 14: Boundaries (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The exhibition features works by both established _______ artists from around the world.
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. 'Both...and' is a correlative conjunction pair. No comma between 'both established' and 'and emerging.' 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:
• "both...and (correlative)"
• "no comma in correlative pair"
Why others are wrong: B (Comma is incorrect in 'both...and' construction.), D (Colon is incorrect in 'both...and' construction.), A (Semicolon is incorrect in 'both...and' construction.).
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