Standard English ConventionsHardColon introducing a list after a complete clause
Standard English Conventions practice question
The pantry held everything a winter could ____ flour, salt pork, dried apples, and a barrel of cider.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. need:Correct
- B. need,
- C. need;
- D. need such as,
Answer: A. need:
The clause before the list is complete, so a colon introduces the list.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. need,
- A comma leaves the list dangling.
- C. need;
- A semicolon does not introduce a list.
- D. need such as,
- 'Such as,' with a comma after it is not standard.
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