Standard English ConventionsMediumNo comma between a verb and an infinitive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The committee ____ to postpone the decision until spring.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. votedCorrect
- B. voted,
- C. voted;
- D. voted:
Answer: A. voted
A verb runs straight into its infinitive object.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. voted,
- A comma splits the verb from its object.
- C. voted;
- A semicolon splits the verb from its object.
- D. voted:
- A colon splits the verb from its object.
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