Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 2/5

During the late nineteenth century ______ photography began to transform from a cumbersome studio process to a portable everyday medium.

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

  • A

    (empty)

  • B

    ,

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  • C

    ;

  • D

    :

Explanation

"During the late nineteenth century" is an introductory prepositional phrase. A comma should follow it before the main clause.

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