In each of the following sets, select the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is punctuated correctly?
A) If he doesn't call by 5 p.m. then: I'll have to give the concert tickets to someone else.
B) If he doesn't call by 5 p.m., then I'll have to give the concert tickets to someone else.
C) If he doesnt call by 5 p.m. then Ill have to give the concert tickets to someone else.

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B is the best choice because it uses the subordinating conjunction "if" to introduce a dependent clause, and it correctly punctuates that clause with a comma before the independent clause. A lacks a comma, and C lacks both a comma and correct capitalization.

In Each of the Following Sets, Select the Sentence That