Question the-li
The Limón technique, developed by Mexican-born dancer and choreographer Jose Limón, is known for its emphasis on breath control and its interplay of weight and blank dancers may explore, for example, the moment of mid-air suspension at the top of a jump.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
weightlessness
weightlessness which
weightlessness,
weightlessness;
The Limón technique, developed by Mexican-born dancer and choreographer Jose Limón, is known for its
Hard-difficulty · SAT Reading & Writing · Boundaries — Semicolon vs period between independent clauses. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice D is the best answer. The convention being tested is the use of punctuation within a sentence. This choice uses a semicolon in a conventional way to join the first main clause ("The Limón…weightlessness") and the second main clause ("dancers…jump").
Choice A is incorrect because it results in a run-on sentence. The two main clauses are fused without punctuation and/or a conjunction. Choice B is incorrect. The relative pronoun "which" can’t be used in this way to join two main clauses. Choice C is incorrect because it results in a comma splice. Without a conjunction following it, a comma can’t be used in this way to join two main clauses.
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