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One of these sentences contains an error in the use of punctuation marks. (Comma)

Errors in the use of punctuation marks - Comma


A.She had a bountiful assortment of hair ornaments in her top drawer: ribbons, bows, barrettes, and headbands.

B.Fluffy a dog that she had found wandering homeless on the streets became her raison d'être.

C.Summer camp can be a productive growth experience for a young person; the potential is especially great for children who are overly attached to their parents.

D.Dusting cracks and crevices with boric acid is a safe, effective, and inexpensive way to control household pests, including cockroaches and fleas.

I think the answer is B. comma after Fluffy.

Yes, a comma is needed after "Fluffy" -- and after "streets" too!!

You are correct! Sentence B, "Fluffy, a dog that she had found wandering homeless on the streets, became her raison d'être," contains an error in the use of punctuation marks. The correct placement of commas in this sentence would be to set off the nonessential clause "a dog that she had found wandering homeless on the streets" with commas. Therefore, the corrected version would be: "Fluffy, a dog that she had found wandering homeless on the streets, became her raison d'être." Good job!