Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Once the genome had been fully sequenced ______ researchers could begin to identify the specific gene responsible for the disorder.

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

  • A

    ,

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  • B

    ;

  • C

    (empty)

  • D

    :

Explanation

A dependent clause beginning with "Once" precedes the main clause and should be followed by a comma.

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