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Answer: CSet 17: Form, Structure & Sense
Explanation
PASSAGE
Sarah wanted to visit the gallery _______ she didn't have enough time.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. : but
B. but
C. , but✓ Correct
D. ; but
Detailed Answer Explanation
The correct answer is ', but' because of the rule: comma before coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses.
Why others are wrong: A (': but' violates the grammatical rule: comma before coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses.), B ('but' violates the grammatical rule: comma before coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses.), D ('; but' violates the grammatical rule: comma before coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses.).