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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma and conjunction after the rain stopped

Standard English Conventions practice question

The rain stopped at ____ the match went ahead.

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

  1. A. noon, soCorrect
  2. B. noon so,
  3. C. noon,
  4. D. noon, so,

Answer: A. noon, so

A comma comes before the conjunction that joins the clauses.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. noon so,
The comma is on the wrong side of so.
C. noon,
A comma alone splices the sentences.
D. noon, so,
No comma follows so here.

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