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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma before 'so' joining two sentences

Standard English Conventions practice question

It was ____ so we stayed indoors.

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

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

Answer: A. raining,

A comma goes before 'so' when it joins two complete sentences.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. raining
The comma before 'so' is missing.
C. raining;
A semicolon plus 'so' is too much.
D. raining.
A period leaves 'so we stayed indoors' as a fragment.

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