Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumSemicolon before a conjunctive 'then'
Standard English Conventions practice question
The trail climbs steeply for two ____ then it levels out along the ridge.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. miles;Correct
- B. miles,
- C. miles
- D. miles:
Answer: A. miles;
Two independent clauses joined by 'then' need a semicolon.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. miles,
- A comma splice.
- C. miles
- A run-on.
- D. miles:
- A colon does not join a clause introduced by 'then'.
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