Standard English ConventionsMediumCommas around an appositive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ a retired pilot named Orla Finch, keeps the log.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. warden,Correct
- B. warden
- C. warden;
- D. warden:
Answer: A. warden,
The appositive is closed by a comma, so it opens with one.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. warden
- Closed but not opened.
- C. warden;
- A semicolon can't open an appositive.
- D. warden:
- Nor can a colon.
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