Question

choose the sentence that uses the comma(s) correctly.
ela.e1.c.4.1 use the rules of and make intentional decisions about standard english grammar and conventions to write compositions with varied sentence structures.

• before the sun, set we finished our hike.
• before the sun set, we finished our hike.
• before, the sun set we finished our hike.
• before the sun set we, finished our hike.

Explanation:

• The first option has inverted word order and an incorrect comma split of the dependent clause.
• The second option correctly places a comma after the introductory dependent clause "Before the sun set" to separate it from the independent main clause "we finished our hike."
• The third option incorrectly places a comma right after "Before," which disrupts the dependent clause structure.
• The fourth option incorrectly places a comma between the subject "we" and the verb "finished," breaking the main clause.

Answer:

B. Before the sun set, we finished our hike.