Asked by Keandra Potts on May 07, 2024
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In each of the following sets, select the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is punctuated correctly?
A) The upstairs neighbors played loud music, until the early morning or Paul slept right through the noise.
B) The upstairs neighbors played loud music until the early morning, for Paul slept right through the noise.
C) The upstairs neighbors played loud music until the early morning, but Paul slept right through the noise.
Coordinating Conjunction
A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance or structure, such as "and," "but," or "or."
Punctuated Correctly
Text that has been marked with correct punctuation marks to clarify meaning and indicate the intended structure.
- Recognize and utilize suitable connecting words, including conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, for the accurate linkage of simple sentences.
- Comprehend and implement appropriate punctuation in the usage of conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs within compound and complex sentences.
- Differentiate between coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.
Verified Answer
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surrya parveenMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Choice C uses the coordinating conjunction "but" to connect two independent clauses, indicating a contrast in the information being presented. The sentence is also punctuated with a comma to separate the two clauses. Choice A uses the coordinating conjunction "or", but it is not used correctly because it creates a run-on sentence. Choice B uses the subordinating conjunction "for", which is not appropriate for connecting two independent clauses.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and utilize suitable connecting words, including conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, for the accurate linkage of simple sentences.
- Comprehend and implement appropriate punctuation in the usage of conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs within compound and complex sentences.
- Differentiate between coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.