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Because of his longstanding reputation with the board of trustees, he did not have to make the normally required presentation of his proposal, therefore, the board was accused of failing to follow due process.

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Correct Answer: C

In this sentence, 'therefore' serves as a conjunctive adverb that links two independent clauses. When a conjunctive adverb joins two independent clauses, a semicolon (;) is needed before the conjunctive adverb and a comma (,) follows it. Therefore, 'his proposal; therefore, the board' is the grammatically correct choice.

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Zouhaan
Jan 24, 2022

D his proposal, therefore the board

Ettua
Nov 27, 2021

his proposal, therefore, the board

MonBouj
Nov 14, 2022

D his proposal, therefore the board

KA90Option: C
Sep 27, 2023

Correct answer is C, not D

astride
Oct 29, 2023

The best answer is C

Mariyyaa
Aug 16, 2024

Ans:-C

Termizi
Sep 3, 2024

C is correct

SERGIUS2
Sep 12, 2024

C is Correct

MEDES
Sep 25, 2024

Answer C

Ludagyei
Sep 29, 2024

Why c is correct