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Standard English ConventionsEasyTwo sentences, not one

Standard English Conventions practice question

The kettle ____ we made the tea.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. boiled, andCorrect
  2. B. boiled, we
  3. C. boiled we
  4. D. boiled and,

Answer: A. boiled, and

A comma plus 'and' joins the two clauses.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. boiled, we
A comma splice.
C. boiled we
A run-on.
D. boiled and,
The comma is on the wrong side of 'and'.

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