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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma before 'and' joining two clauses

Standard English Conventions practice question

The sun ____ and the frost melted.

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

  1. A. rose,Correct
  2. B. rose
  3. C. rose;
  4. D. rose, and,

Answer: A. rose,

A comma precedes 'and' between two independent clauses.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. rose
No comma before the conjunction.
C. rose;
A semicolon is not used before 'and' here.
D. rose, and,
A stray comma after 'and'.

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