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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?

  1. A. wheneverCorrect
  2. B. whenever,
  3. C. , whenever
  4. 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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