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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma before 'and' between clauses

Standard English Conventions practice question

The bell ____ and the children ran in.

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

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

Answer: A. rang,

A comma precedes 'and' joining two clauses.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. rang
No comma before the conjunction.
C. rang;
A semicolon is not used before 'and' here.
D. rang, and,
A stray comma after 'and'.

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