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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma and conjunction for two musicians

Standard English Conventions practice question

Ravi plays the ____ his sister plays the flute.

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

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

Answer: A. drums, and

A comma and a conjunction join the two clauses.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. drums,
A comma splice.
C. drums
A run-on.
D. drums and,
The comma belongs before and.

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