Set 14: Boundaries (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The professor explained the concept _______ many students still had questions after the lecture.
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. 'Nevertheless' is a conjunctive adverb. Two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb require semicolon before and comma after. 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:
• "conjunctive adverb (nevertheless)"
• "semicolon + comma pattern"
Why others are wrong: D (Missing semicolon before conjunctive adverb AND comma after.), C (Colon is incorrect; should be semicolon before conjunctive adverb.), A (Comma splice; can't use just commas with conjunctive adverb between independent clauses.).
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