Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 2/5

Surrounded by towering redwoods ______ the trail descends gradually toward a secluded grove deep within the state park.

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

  • A

    ,

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  • B

    :

  • C

    ;

  • D

    (empty)

Explanation

The introductory participial phrase "Surrounded by towering redwoods" requires a comma before the main clause.

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