Set 12: Boundaries (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The company announced that all _______ required to complete the new training program by March.
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. 'Employees' is plural, requiring the plural verb 'are.' No comma should separate subject from verb. 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:
• "employees (plural)"
• "subject-verb agreement"
Why others are wrong: D ('Is' is singular; doesn't match plural 'employees.'), A (Apostrophe creates possessive, which doesn't fit grammatically.), B (Comma incorrectly separates subject from verb.).
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