Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0
Exam: TSIA2 Reading and Writing Practice Test 1
Practice Question
Which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 4 (reproduced below)? He knew that he was the first poet to participate in these prestigious ceremonies; therefore, he contemplated which poem would be appropriate for the occasion.
Answer Choices
- A: (as it is now)
- B: ceremonies, therefore,
- C: ceremonies, therefore;
- D: ceremonies, therefore
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is '(as it is now)' because a semicolon correctly separates two independent clauses, and 'therefore' logically connects the poet's awareness to his contemplation. Option B incorrectly uses commas, C misuses a semicolon after 'therefore,' and D lacks proper punctuation for clause separation.