Set 12: Boundaries
Explanation
PASSAGE
The new coffee shop on Main Street _______ delicious pastries and organic teas.
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. The subject 'coffee shop' is singular, requiring the singular verb 'sells.' Don't be confused by the prepositional phrase 'on Main Street.' 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:
• "coffee shop (singular)"
• "verb agreement"
Why others are wrong: D ('Sell' is plural; doesn't match singular subject.), C ('Are selling' uses plural auxiliary; doesn't match singular subject.), B ('Have sold' uses plural auxiliary and changes tense unnecessarily.).
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