Bluebook SAT Test Boundaries Punctuation and Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard, and she passed the exam.

Answer

A comma before a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) joining two independent clauses is correct.

Question 2

Which sentence is a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

She ran fast, she won the race.

Answer

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma. 'She ran fast' and 'she won the race' are joined incorrectly.

Question 3

Which correctly uses a possessive apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

The student's notebook was left behind.

Answer

One student's notebook: singular possessive = student's (apostrophe before s).

Question 4

Which transition word creates the MOST logical connection: 'She practiced every day. __, she still struggled during the performance.'?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' shows contrast — she practiced but still struggled, which is unexpected.

Question 5

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Running down the street, I dropped my keys.

Answer

The participial phrase 'Running down the street' must modify the subject 'I,' not the keys.

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