Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Even though the storm had been forecast for days ______ many residents along the coast were caught unprepared by its early arrival.

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

  • A

    ;

  • B

    (empty)

  • C

    :

  • D

    ,

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Explanation

The dependent clause "Even though...days" precedes the main clause and must be followed by a comma.

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