Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumComma after an opening adverb
Standard English Conventions practice question
____ the rain stopped and the sun came out.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. Finally,Correct
- B. Finally
- C. Finally;
- D. Finally:
Answer: A. Finally,
An introductory word such as "Finally" is followed by a comma.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Finally
- The comma is missing.
- C. Finally;
- A semicolon needs a complete sentence before it.
- D. Finally:
- A colon does not follow an opening adverb.
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