Standard English ConventionsMediumCommas around a nonessential detail
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ built in 1750, is the oldest house in the street.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. cottage,Correct
- B. cottage
- C. cottage;
- D. cottage:
Answer: A. cottage,
'Built in 1750' is nonessential and set off by commas.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. cottage
- The phrase is left open.
- C. cottage;
- A semicolon splits the subject.
- D. cottage:
- A colon splits the subject.
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