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MCQmediumComma usage (independent clauses, introductory words, additional information, serial comma, geographical names, dates, addresses, titles)

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate independent clauses?

Options

aThe game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.check_circle
bThe game was over but the crowd refused to leave.
cThe game was over; but the crowd refused to leave.
dThe game was over: but the crowd refused to leave.

Key Points

According to the chapter, commas are used to separate independent clauses in a sentence. Option 'a' correctly applies this rule.

Source

Class 6 › English Grammar and Composition › Chapter 8: Punctuation & Capitalisation › Topic: Comma usage (independent clauses, introductory words, additional information, serial comma, geographical names, dates, addresses, titles)

Aligned to the NCTB national curriculum.