Set 6: Boundaries (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The musician performed three songs _______ each one received enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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. Two independent clauses joined by 'and' require a comma before the conjunction. 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:
• "independent clause + independent clause"
• "coordinating conjunction"
Why others are wrong: D (Colon is incorrect before a coordinating conjunction.), A (Missing comma before 'and' when joining independent clauses.), C (Semicolon shouldn't precede a coordinating conjunction.).
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