Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumComma after an introductory phrase
Standard English Conventions practice question
After two hours of ____ the committee finally agreed on a date.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. debate,Correct
- B. debate;
- C. debate
- D. debate:
Answer: A. debate,
An introductory phrase is followed by a comma.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. debate;
- A semicolon needs a clause before it.
- C. debate
- No boundary after the introduction.
- D. debate:
- A colon needs a complete clause before it.
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