Standard English ConventionsHardNo comma between a verb and its object
Standard English Conventions practice question
After two years of debate, the committee finally ____ to widen the bridge.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. approved the planCorrect
- B. approved, the plan
- C. approved; the plan
- D. approved — the plan
Answer: A. approved the plan
Nothing separates 'approved' from its object 'the plan'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. approved, the plan
- A comma between verb and object is an error.
- C. approved; the plan
- A semicolon splits the verb from its object.
- D. approved — the plan
- A dash splits the verb from its object.
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