Set 14: Boundaries (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The legislation addresses three major _______ healthcare accessibility, prescription drug pricing, and insurance coverage mandates.
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. Colon introduces the list of three issues. 'The legislation addresses three major issues' is a complete clause. 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: C (Punctuation needed before the list.), B (Comma is weaker than colon for formal list introduction.), D (Semicolon joins clauses, not introduces lists.).
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