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Difficulty: EasySubordination and Coordination

Maria wanted to bake a chocolate cake for her brother's birthday. Since she did not have any sugar in her pantry, she had to walk to the local grocery store before she could start baking.

Which choice is the most grammatically correct replacement for the underlined portion of the sentence?

  1. NO CHANGEAnswer
  2. B
    She did not have any sugar in her pantry,
  3. C
    Although she did not have any sugar in her pantry,
  4. D
    Since she did not have any sugar in her pantry;

Answer

NO CHANGE
The original phrasing is correct because the subordinating conjunction 'since' properly introduces the cause ('not having sugar') for the effect described in the main clause ('having to walk to the store'). The dependent clause is correctly joined to the independent clause with a comma.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the relationship between the clauses: 'she did not have any sugar in her pantry' (the cause) and 'she had to walk to the local grocery store' (the effect).
The relationship is cause-and-effect, requiring a subordinating conjunction like 'since' or 'because' to introduce the cause.
Choosing the correct conjunction ensures logical coherence.
2
Check the punctuation and structure of the sentence.
The dependent clause 'Since she did not have any sugar in her pantry' is correctly set off by a comma from the main independent clause.
This avoids creating run-ons, comma splices, or fragment errors.

Key Concept

Subordination and Coordination
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Subordination and Coordination

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