Standard English ConventionsMediumCommas around a nonessential phrase about age
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ now over a hundred years old, still runs on its original engine.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. tram,Correct
- B. tram
- C. tram;
- D. tram:
Answer: A. tram,
The phrase 'now over a hundred years old' is nonessential and set off by commas.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. tram
- The phrase is left open.
- C. tram;
- A semicolon splits the subject.
- D. tram:
- A colon splits the subject.
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