{"id":"opensat:0840dafc8d06a59ce1bb1cd72b8345e2","source_id":"opensat","source_item_id":"0840dafc8d06a59ce1bb1cd72b8345e2","external_id":"random_id_a1","ibn":null,"question_id":"random_id_a1","program":"SAT","module":"english","domain_code":"SEC","domain":"Standard English Conventions","skill_code":null,"skill":null,"difficulty":"M","score_band":null,"answer_type":"mcq","answer_source":"key","layout_warning":null,"form_id":null,"module_number":null,"position":null,"stem":"Which sentence shows the correct use of a comma?","stimulus":"The use of commas in a sentence can be tricky. They can indicate a pause in the flow of thought, separate items in a list, or set off a nonessential phrase. In general, commas should be used sparingly, but they can be very effective when used correctly. For example, if a writer wanted to indicate a pause in the flow of thought after the phrase “in general,” they could use a comma. The writer could also use a comma to set off the phrase \"but they can be very effective when used correctly.\"","stimulus_html":"<p>The use of commas in a sentence can be tricky. They can indicate a pause in the flow of thought, separate items in a list, or set off a nonessential phrase. In general, commas should be used sparingly, but they can be very effective when used correctly. For example, if a writer wanted to indicate a pause in the flow of thought after the phrase “in general,” they could use a comma. The writer could also use a comma to set off the phrase &quot;but they can be very effective when used correctly.&quot;</p>","stem_html":"<p>Which sentence shows the correct use of a comma?</p>","rationale_html":"<p>The correct answer is A. The comma after &quot;sparingly&quot; separates the two independent clauses in the sentence. Choice B is incorrect because there should be a comma after &quot;sparingly&quot;. Choice C is incorrect because there should not be a comma after &quot;effective&quot;. Choice D is incorrect because there should be a comma after &quot;sparingly&quot;.</p>","correct_answer":["A"],"has_media":false,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":null,"source_updated_at":null,"options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"<p>In general, commas should be used sparingly, but they can be very effective when used correctly.</p>","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"<p>In general commas should be used sparingly but they can be very effective when used correctly.</p>","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"<p>In general, commas should be used sparingly, but they can be very effective, when used correctly.</p>","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"<p>In general commas should be used sparingly, but they can be very effective when used correctly.</p>","ord":3}],"attribution":{"source_id":"opensat","source_name":"OpenSAT community question bank","rights_holder":"OpenSAT contributors","canonical_url":"https://github.com/Anas099X/OpenSAT","retrieved_from":"https://pinesat.duckdns.org/api/questions","attribution":"Reading and Writing practice questions from the OpenSAT community question bank, whose licence permits free use of the database.","disclaimer":"OpenSAT items are community-written or AI-generated practice material, not official College Board questions; quality varies.","license":"OpenSAT LICENSE.md: the database may be used freely, including commercially, without restriction. Code is separately restricted.","redistributable":true,"item_count":1406}}