Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 2/5

In the wake of the volcanic eruption ______ scientists collected ash samples from sites across three continents.

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

Explanation

"In the wake of the volcanic eruption" is an introductory prepositional phrase requiring a comma before the main clause begins.

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