Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumNo comma before a dependent clause at the end
Standard English Conventions practice question
The library extends its opening hours ____ exams are approaching.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. wheneverCorrect
- B. whenever,
- C. , whenever
- D. ; whenever
Answer: A. whenever
A dependent clause that follows the main clause is not usually set off by a comma.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. whenever,
- A comma after 'whenever' cuts it from its clause.
- C. , whenever
- A comma before a closing dependent clause is unnecessary here.
- D. ; whenever
- A semicolon can't introduce a dependent clause.
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