Standard English ConventionsHardNo punctuation between a subject and was
Standard English Conventions practice question
The reason for the delay ____ that the parts had not arrived.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. wasCorrect
- B. was,
- C. was;
- D. was:
Answer: A. was
The verb was is followed directly by the that-clause that completes it.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. was,
- A comma separates the verb from its complement.
- C. was;
- A semicolon leaves a fragment after it.
- D. was:
- A colon does not follow was here.
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