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Standard English ConventionsEasySemicolon between two short clauses about tea

Standard English Conventions practice question

The kettle is ____ the cups are on the shelf.

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

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

Answer: A. on;

Two independent clauses take a semicolon.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. on,
A comma splice.
C. on
A run-on.
D. on, and,
A stray comma after 'and'.

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