Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumComma after a short introductory clause
Standard English Conventions practice question
Before you ____ make sure the oven is off.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. leave,Correct
- B. leave;
- C. leave
- D. leave:
Answer: A. leave,
An opening clause beginning with "Before" is followed by a comma.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. leave;
- A semicolon needs a complete sentence before it.
- C. leave
- The clause runs into the instruction.
- D. leave:
- A colon does not follow an introductory clause.
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