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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma after a short introductory phrase

Standard English Conventions practice question

After ____ we walked to the park.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. lunch,Correct
  2. B. lunch
  3. C. lunch;
  4. D. lunch, and

Answer: A. lunch,

An introductory phrase is followed by a comma.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. lunch
The comma after the phrase is missing.
C. lunch;
A semicolon can't follow a phrase.
D. lunch, and
'And' has nothing before it to join.

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