Digital SAT: Punctuation 2

1. In her groundbreaking research on radioactivity, Marie Curie demonstrated that atomic particles could emit energy spontaneously ____ a discovery that challenged long-standing assumptions about the stability of matter.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) , a discovery that challenged long-standing assumptions about the stability of matter

B) ; a discovery that challenged long-standing assumptions about the stability of matter

C) : a discovery that challenged long-standing assumptions about the stability of matter

D) a discovery that challenged long-standing assumptions about the stability of matter

Question 1 of 10

2. The philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that moral principles must be grounded in reason ____ rather than in emotion or personal inclination.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) , rather than in emotion or personal inclination

B) rather than in emotion or personal inclination

C) ; rather than in emotion or personal inclination

D) : rather than in emotion or personal inclination

Question 2 of 10

3. Although the printing press is often credited with revolutionizing the spread of information in Europe ____ similar technologies had existed in East Asia centuries earlier.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) similar technologies had existed in East Asia centuries earlier

B) , similar technologies had existed in East Asia centuries earlier

C) ; similar technologies had existed in East Asia centuries earlier

D) : similar technologies had existed in East Asia centuries earlier

Question 3 of 10

4. The scientist carefully recorded the results of each trial ____ however, she remained cautious about drawing conclusions until additional experiments could be conducted.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) , however,

B) however,

C) ; however,

D) : however,

Question 4 of 10

5. The novel Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston ____ widely regarded as a classic of American literature explores themes of identity, independence, and love.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) widely regarded as a classic of American literature

B) , widely regarded as a classic of American literature,

C) ; widely regarded as a classic of American literature

D) : widely regarded as a classic of American literature

Question 5 of 10

6. The economist argued that increasing interest rates could slow inflation ____ it might also reduce economic growth in the short term.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) , it might also reduce economic growth in the short term

B) it might also reduce economic growth in the short term

C) ; it might also reduce economic growth in the short term

D) : it might also reduce economic growth in the short term

Question 6 of 10

7. The painting ____ that features vivid contrasts of light and shadow is considered one of the defining works of the Baroque period.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) that features vivid contrasts of light and shadow

B) , that features vivid contrasts of light and shadow,

C) ; that features vivid contrasts of light and shadow

D) : that features vivid contrasts of light and shadow

Question 7 of 10

8. The committee proposed several solutions to address the issue of urban congestion ____ expanding public transportation, implementing congestion pricing, and encouraging remote work.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) , expanding public transportation

B) expanding public transportation

C) ; expanding public transportation

D) : expanding public transportation

Question 8 of 10

9. The researchers’ conclusions ____ validity depends on further testing have been met with both interest and skepticism within the scientific community.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) conclusions validity

B) conclusions’ validity

C) conclusion’s validity

D) conclusions’s validity

Question 9 of 10

10. Although the technology offers significant advantages in terms of efficiency and scalability ____ it also raises important ethical concerns regarding privacy and data security.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A) it also raises important ethical concerns

B) , it also raises important ethical concerns

C) ; it also raises important ethical concerns

D) : it also raises important ethical concerns

Question 10 of 10