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Standard English ConventionsEasyComma after an opening before clause

Standard English Conventions practice question

Before we go ____ we always shower.

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

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

Answer: A. swimming,

An opening clause beginning with "Before" is followed by a comma.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. swimming;
A semicolon needs a complete sentence before it.
C. swimming
The clause runs into the main clause.
D. swimming:
A colon does not follow an introductory clause.

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