Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The geologist continued her fieldwork ______ funding for the project had been substantially reduced by the agency's new administration.

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

  • A

    , and

  • B

    even though

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  • C

    ; however,

  • D

    , but,

Explanation

"Even though" introduces a dependent clause showing concession; no comma is needed when the dependent clause comes second. The others either create independent clauses with wrong punctuation or are over-punctuated.

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