Set 8: Boundaries (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The committee's recommendations _______ include significant budget increases, are scheduled for review next week.
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. 'Which include significant budget increases' is nonessential (extra info about the recommendations). Use comma before 'which.' 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:
• "nonessential clause"
• "comma + which"
Why others are wrong: C ('That' shouldn't have comma before it.), A ('That' introduces essential clauses without commas.), B (Missing comma for nonessential clause.).
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