Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumNo comma in a two-verb sentence
Standard English Conventions practice question
She put her keys on the ____ went upstairs.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. table andCorrect
- B. table, and
- C. table; and
- D. table. And
Answer: A. table and
"put … and went" share one subject, so no comma goes before "and".
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. table, and
- A comma before "and" is for joining two complete sentences.
- C. table; and
- A semicolon needs a complete sentence after it.
- D. table. And
- "And went upstairs" is a fragment.
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