Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 2/5

After completing her doctoral research on coral reef ecosystems ______ Dr. Patel accepted a teaching position at the marine biology institute.

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

  • A

    :

  • B

    ,

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  • C

    ;

  • D

    (empty)

Explanation

"After completing her doctoral research on coral reef ecosystems" is an introductory participial phrase. A comma is required after a long introductory phrase before the main clause begins.

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