Set 10: Boundaries
Explanation
PASSAGE
The mayor, as well as several city council _______ expressed concern about the proposed budget cuts.
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. 'As well as several city council members' is parenthetical and doesn't change the singular subject 'mayor.' Use singular 'has' with comma to close. 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:
• "mayor (singular)"
• "as well as (parenthetical)"
Why others are wrong: D ('Have' is plural; verb agrees with 'mayor' (singular).), B (Missing comma to close parenthetical phrase.), A (Semicolon is incorrect; should be comma.).
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