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Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating.
  1. When dining in the Congo hands should be
  2. When dining in the Congo hand should be
  3. When dining in the Congo, hands should be
  4. When dining in the Congo; hands should be
Explanation
Answer: C - The best choice is “When dining in the Congo, hands should be”

The comma is required to separate the dependent (introductory) clause from the independent clause. The plural form of “hands” is appropriate. A semicolon is inappropriate in this sentence.
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