Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumClosing a nonessential clause
Standard English Conventions practice question
Our guide, who had climbed the peak twelve ____ led the way.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. times,Correct
- B. times
- C. times;
- D. times—
Answer: A. times,
The nonessential clause opened with a comma must close with one.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. times
- The clause is left open.
- C. times;
- A semicolon splits subject from verb.
- D. times—
- A dash does not match the opening comma.
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