Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

______ the symphony reached its climactic finale, the audience rose to their feet in thunderous applause.

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

  • A

    Therefore

  • B

    And

  • C

    However

  • D

    When

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Explanation

"When" introduces 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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