Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumSemicolon and comma with 'furthermore'
Standard English Conventions practice question
The coastal route is nearly twice as long ____ it includes two steep climbs.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. ; furthermore,Correct
- B. , furthermore,
- C. furthermore,
- D. ; furthermore
Answer: A. ; furthermore,
Two complete clauses joined by a transition: a semicolon separates them and a comma follows 'furthermore'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. , furthermore,
- A comma alone between two complete clauses is a splice.
- C. furthermore,
- With no punctuation before the transition, the clauses run together.
- D. ; furthermore
- The semicolon is right, but the transition needs its comma.
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