Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

______ scientists analyzed the data from the deep-sea probe, they discovered evidence of previously unknown microbial life forms.

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

  • A

    And

  • B

    However

  • C

    Therefore

  • D

    When

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Explanation

"When" creates a dependent clause that precedes the main clause with a comma. The others are coordinating conjunctions or adverbs requiring different structures.

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