Standard English ConventionsMediumNo comma between a subject and its verb
Standard English Conventions practice question
The path along the top of the old sea ____ is closed after heavy rain.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. wallCorrect
- B. wall,
- C. wall;
- D. wall —
Answer: A. wall
The subject 'path … wall' runs straight into its verb 'is'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. wall,
- A comma splits subject from verb.
- C. wall;
- A semicolon can't.
- D. wall —
- Nor can a dash.
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