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Standard English ConventionsEasyJoining two clauses about homework and a run

Standard English Conventions practice question

Maya finished her ____ then she went for a run.

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

  1. A. homework, andCorrect
  2. B. homework,
  3. C. homework
  4. D. homework and,

Answer: A. homework, and

A comma and a conjunction join the two clauses.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. homework,
A comma alone cannot join two sentences.
C. homework
Two sentences run together.
D. homework and,
The comma is on the wrong side of the conjunction.

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