Standard English ConventionsEasyComma before 'but' joining two clauses
Standard English Conventions practice question
The trail is steep for the first ____ but it levels out once it reaches the ridge.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. kilometre,Correct
- B. kilometre
- C. kilometre;
- D. kilometre.
Answer: A. kilometre,
Two independent clauses joined by 'but' take a comma before the conjunction.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. kilometre
- No comma before 'but' joining two full clauses.
- C. kilometre;
- A semicolon is not used before a coordinating conjunction.
- D. kilometre.
- A period leaves a lowercase 'but' starting a sentence.
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