Typical Questions
- "Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?"
How to Approach
- Apply punctuation between two clauses using memorized rules
- Often two obvious independent clauses (e.g., semicolon, period)
- Easy due to clear sentence separation
Typical Trap and Quick Fix
- Choosing a punctuation that "sounds right" but breaks a grammar rule
- Ask: "Are both clauses independent? If yes, use period/semicolon/conjunction."
Signal Clues
- Clause starters, conjunctions; two clear sentences: both have subject + verb