Standard English ConventionsVery hardColon versus semicolon before an elaboration
Standard English Conventions practice question
The verdict was ____ the bridge had failed because nobody had read the inspection reports.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. simple:Correct
- B. simple;
- C. simple,
- D. simple
Answer: A. simple:
The clause after 'simple' explains the verdict, which a colon introduces.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. simple;
- A semicolon separates without signalling the explanation.
- C. simple,
- A comma splice.
- D. simple
- A run-on.
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