Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumComma before 'or' joining two clauses
Standard English Conventions practice question
We could take the ____ or we could walk along the canal.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. bus,Correct
- B. bus
- C. bus;
- D. bus, or,
Answer: A. bus,
A comma precedes 'or' between two independent clauses.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. bus
- No comma before the conjunction.
- C. bus;
- A semicolon is not used before 'or' here.
- D. bus, or,
- A stray comma after 'or'.
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