Set 14: Boundaries (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The journalist's investigation uncovered _______ the company had manipulated financial records to deceive investors.
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 the company had manipulated...' is a noun clause serving as the direct object of 'uncovered.' No punctuation before 'that.' 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:
• "noun clause as object"
• "that (no comma)"
Why others are wrong: D (Colon before 'that' clause is incorrect.), C ('How' changes meaning to manner rather than fact.), B (Comma before object 'that' clause is incorrect.).
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