Set 11: Boundaries (Intermediate)
Explanation
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The package includes three _______ a user manual, a quick-start guide, and a warranty card.
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. Use colon to introduce a list when preceded by a complete clause. 'The package includes three items' is complete. 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:
• "complete clause"
• "list follows"
Why others are wrong: B (Semicolon joins independent clauses, not lists.), D (Comma is weaker than colon for introducing a formal list.), A (Punctuation needed before the list.).
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