Set 7: Boundaries (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The flowers in the _______ from my grandmother's garden.
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. 'Flowers' is the subject, 'in the vase' is a prepositional phrase. No punctuation separates 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:
• "flowers...are (subject and verb)"
• "no interruption"
Why others are wrong: D (Comma incorrectly separates prepositional phrase from verb.), C (Semicolon creates a fragment.), A (Colon is grammatically incorrect here.).
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