Standard English ConventionsEasyComma after an introductory time phrase
Standard English Conventions practice question
On ____ the shop closes at noon.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. Sundays,Correct
- B. Sundays
- C. Sundays;
- D. Sundays.
Answer: A. Sundays,
An introductory phrase is followed by a comma.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Sundays
- The comma after the phrase is missing.
- C. Sundays;
- A semicolon can't follow a phrase.
- D. Sundays.
- A period would leave 'On Sundays' on its own.
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