Standard English ConventionsHardNo punctuation before an essential 'that' clause
Standard English Conventions practice question
The guide explained ____ that the tower had been struck by lightning twice.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. to the visitorsCorrect
- B. to the visitors,
- C. to the visitors;
- D. to the visitors:
Answer: A. to the visitors
Nothing separates the verb phrase from its 'that' clause.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. to the visitors,
- A comma breaks the verb from its object.
- C. to the visitors;
- A semicolon breaks the verb from its object.
- D. to the visitors:
- A colon breaks the verb from its object.
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