GMAT Verbal : Correcting Comma Errors
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Example Question #358 : Sentence Correction
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Did you know that the Vikings believed that a solar eclipse was caused by the Moon swallowing the Sun, and they would yell at the Moon to release the Sun?
Did you know that the Vikings believed that a solar eclipse was caused by the Moon swallowing the Sun, and they would yell at the Moon to release the Sun? Once the eclipse was over, they would rejoice with their victory!
Did you know that the Vikings believed that a solar eclipse was caused by the Moon swallowing the Sun? They would yell at the Moon to release the Sun. Once the eclipse was over, they would rejoice with their victory!
Did you know that the Vikings believed that a solar eclipse was caused by the Moon swallowing the Sun; they would yell at the Moon to release the Sun? Once the eclipse was over, they would rejoice with their victory!
Did you know that the Vikings believed that a solar eclipse was caused by the Moon swallowing the Sun: they would yell at the Moon to release the Sun? Once the eclipse was over, they would rejoice with their victory!
Did you know that the Vikings believed that a solar eclipse was caused by the Moon swallowing the Sun and they would yell at the Moon to release the Sun? Once the eclipse was over, they would rejoice with their victory!
Did you know that the Vikings believed that a solar eclipse was caused by the Moon swallowing the Sun? They would yell at the Moon to release the Sun. Once the eclipse was over, they would rejoice with their victory!
Although the sentence is not incorrect as written in the original form, it is not the best version of the sentence. Since the secondary part has new information not related to the first clause, it is better to start a completely new sentence. The colon and semi-colon are not suitable for this sentence.
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