Set 7: Boundaries
Explanation
PASSAGE
The CEO _______ her team _______ worked tirelessly to complete the project before the deadline.
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. 'CEO and her team' forms a compound subject (plural). Use plural 'have.' No comma before 'and' in compound subjects. 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:
• "compound subject (plural)"
• "no comma in compound subject"
Why others are wrong: A ('Has' is singular; compound subject takes plural.), C (Comma before 'and' is incorrect for compound subjects AND 'has' is singular.), B (Comma before 'and' is incorrect for compound subjects.).
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