Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The expedition leader emphasized three critical safety rules ______ stay with the group, conserve your water, and watch for changing weather.

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

  • A

    , which were

  • B

    (empty)

  • C

    :

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  • D

    ;

Explanation

A colon introduces a list after an independent clause. ";" needs an independent clause; ", which were" is wordier; " " is a run-on.

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