Read the excerpt from “="_blank"> the railroad earth.” so there i am in dawn in my dim cell——2½ hours to go till the time i have to stick my railroad watch in my jean watchpocket and cut out within these lines, where is the most appropriate place for a pause? a. after “dawn” b. after “cell” c. after “railroad” d. after “jean”

The most appropriate place for a pause is after the word "railroad"

¿Why?

Observe that is the second clause of a compound sentence that starts with a  verb (tacit object).

Is correct for pronunciation to make a pause when you´re going to begin each part of the sentence. This clarifies the meaning and gives you time to breathe.

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