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The following passage contains an underlined portion.

Archivists working to preserve early wax cylinder audio recordings face unique chemical challenges. Because the organic compounds in the wax degrade when exposed to fluctuating humidity; they must store the cylinders in climate-controlled vaults.

Which of the following choices best corrects the underlined portion to make the sentence grammatically correct?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. Because the organic compounds in the wax degrade when exposed to fluctuating humidity, they must storeCevap
  3. C
    Because the organic compounds in the wax degrade when exposed to fluctuating humidity. They must store
  4. D
    The organic compounds in the wax degrade when exposed to fluctuating humidity, they must store

Cevap

Because the organic compounds in the wax degrade when exposed to fluctuating humidity, they must store
The correct answer properly repairs the sentence structure by replacing the semicolon with a comma. Since the sentence begins with the subordinating conjunction 'Because', the first clause is dependent and must be joined to the main independent clause using a comma.

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1
Identify the grammatical components of the sentence.
The clause starting with 'Because' is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, while the clause starting with 'they must store' is an independent clause.
Understanding the structure of the clauses helps determine the appropriate punctuation needed to connect them.
2
Evaluate the punctuation separating the two clauses.
The original text uses a semicolon. Semicolons are used to separate two independent clauses, not a dependent clause and an independent clause.
Using a semicolon after a dependent clause creates a fragment, which is grammatically incorrect.
3
Select the punctuation that correctly connects an introductory dependent clause to an independent clause.
A comma is the correct punctuation mark to place after an introductory dependent clause before the main clause begins.
This establishes a clear relationship between the cause and effect while maintaining sentence completeness and avoiding fragments or comma splices.

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Identifying and correcting sentence fragments caused by improper punctuation or dangling dependent clauses.
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