Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumColon introducing a quotation-like explanation
Standard English Conventions practice question
The miller's rule was ____ never leave the sluice open overnight.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. simple:Correct
- B. simple,
- C. simple;
- D. simple
Answer: A. simple:
A complete clause followed by the rule itself takes a colon.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. simple,
- A comma can't introduce the explanation.
- C. simple;
- A semicolon needs an independent clause after it.
- D. simple
- Nothing separates the clause from the rule.
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