Standard English ConventionsMediumComma before a coordinating conjunction joining two clauses
Standard English Conventions practice question
The tide tables are printed ____ but most of the fishermen carry them in their heads.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. annually,Correct
- B. annually
- C. annually;
- D. annually, and
Answer: A. annually,
A comma before 'but' joining two independent clauses.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. annually
- Long independent clauses joined by 'but' take a comma.
- C. annually;
- A semicolon and a conjunction together is one too many.
- D. annually, and
- 'And but' is not a pairing.
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