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QuizMultiple Choice

Phrases and Clauses

Question 1 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Answer
A
If it rains on Saturday, Hillary’s baseball game will be canceled, and Jake’s basketball game will take place in the gym.
B
If it rains on Saturday, Hillary’s baseball game will be canceled and Jake’s basketball game will take place in the gym.
C
If it rains on Saturday Hillary’s baseball game will be canceled, and Jake’s basketball game will take place in the gym.
D
If it rains on Saturday Hillary’s baseball game will be canceled and Jake’s basketball game will take place in the gym.

Explanation

The introductory dependent clause, “If it rains on Saturday,” needs a comma before the main clause. The main clause then joins two complete thoughts with “and,” so a comma belongs before “and” as well. Choice A correctly uses both commas; the other choices omit one or both.

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