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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma and but for a late bus

Standard English Conventions practice question

The bus was ____ we still arrived on time.

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

  1. A. late, butCorrect
  2. B. late, we
  3. C. late we
  4. D. late but,

Answer: A. late, but

A comma before the conjunction joins the two clauses.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. late, we
A comma splice.
C. late we
A run-on.
D. late but,
The comma belongs before but.

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