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Updated on: 29 May 2017, 07:43
Originally posted by rajatbanik on 29 May 2017, 03:28.
Last edited by broall on 29 May 2017, 07:43, edited 2 times in total.
Last edited by broall on 29 May 2017, 07:43, edited 2 times in total.
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Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students but was still able to complete it in the allotted time.
A. Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students but was still able to complete it in the allotted time
B. Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students, however she was still able to complete the test in the allotted time.
c. Even though Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students, yet she was able to complete it in the allotted time.
D. Having started the test later than the rest of the students, Cristina was able to complete it in the allotted time.
E. Cristina was able to complete the test in the allotted time, yet she started it later than the rest of the students.
A. Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students but was still able to complete it in the allotted time
B. Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students, however she was still able to complete the test in the allotted time.
c. Even though Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students, yet she was able to complete it in the allotted time.
D. Having started the test later than the rest of the students, Cristina was able to complete it in the allotted time.
E. Cristina was able to complete the test in the allotted time, yet she started it later than the rest of the students.
Given option A is correct. However "But" ( comma FANBOYS) should be used. Here no comma is applied before BUT.
Please explain your reasoning why the original sentence is correct.
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Please explain your reasoning why the original sentence is correct.
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I think if there were to be a comma before "but", the sentence would be incorrect since the portion after the "but" would not be an independent clause.
P.S. - I'm new here and I've just started with my prep so I might be wrong.
P.S. - I'm new here and I've just started with my prep so I might be wrong.
29 May 2017, 03:54
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Hi rajatbanik ,
Please follow the rules of posting going forward. (I have edited this question now).
To answer your question.
Comma + FANBOYS Rule is used when we have two independent clauses joined together.
Here, in option A, the sentence is actually conveying a single meaning in the form of one clause by using the conjunction but.
A. Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students but was still able to complete it in the allotted time A single clause that conveys the meaning that even though she started earlier, she was able to complete it on time.
B. Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students, however she was still able to complete the test in the allotted time. Here, there is a slight change in meaning. It is trying to convey two opposing ideas using However. But as per our original sentence, we mean to say that she did something good. Hence, a single meaning. Notice the use of word "still".
c. Even though Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students, yet she was able to complete it in the allotted time.
D. Having started the test later than the rest of the students, Cristina was able to complete it in the allotted time.
E. Cristina was able to complete the test in the allotted time, yet she started it later than the rest of the students. Complete change in meaning.
Please follow the rules of posting going forward. (I have edited this question now).
To answer your question.
Comma + FANBOYS Rule is used when we have two independent clauses joined together.
Here, in option A, the sentence is actually conveying a single meaning in the form of one clause by using the conjunction but.
A. Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students but was still able to complete it in the allotted time A single clause that conveys the meaning that even though she started earlier, she was able to complete it on time.
B. Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students, however she was still able to complete the test in the allotted time. Here, there is a slight change in meaning. It is trying to convey two opposing ideas using However. But as per our original sentence, we mean to say that she did something good. Hence, a single meaning. Notice the use of word "still".
c. Even though Cristina started the test later than the rest of the students, yet she was able to complete it in the allotted time.
D. Having started the test later than the rest of the students, Cristina was able to complete it in the allotted time.
E. Cristina was able to complete the test in the allotted time, yet she started it later than the rest of the students. Complete change in meaning.
Please suggest me how did you use the spoiler tab. it wasn't visible to me. 
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