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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma before 'and' in a compound sentence

Standard English Conventions practice question

The rain ____ and the match went ahead.

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

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

Answer: A. stopped,

A comma precedes 'and' joining two clauses.

Why the other answers are wrong

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

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