Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumComma before 'so' joining clauses
Standard English Conventions practice question
The paint was still ____ so we left the door propped open.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. wet,Correct
- B. wet
- C. wet;
- D. wet, so,
Answer: A. wet,
A comma precedes 'so' between two independent clauses.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. wet
- No comma before the conjunction.
- C. wet;
- A semicolon is not used before 'so' here.
- D. wet, so,
- A stray comma after 'so'.
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