How do I correctly punctuate this sentence?
Carol couldn't start the car after leaving the football game fortunately however Roger came along and spotted the trouble quickly.
I think the answer is: Carol couldn't start the car after the football game. Fortunately, however, Roger came along and spotted the trouble quickly.
Right! :-)
Ami Grammar Chi
You're on the right track! The correct punctuation for the sentence would be:
"Carol couldn't start the car after leaving the football game. Fortunately, however, Roger came along and spotted the trouble quickly."
Here's how you can break it down:
1. End the first part of the sentence with a period after "football game," as it completes one thought.
2. Start the next sentence with "Fortunately" to indicate a new thought and use a comma after it.
3. Use "however" to contrast the following statement with the previous one, and separate it with commas on both sides.
4. Continue the sentence with "Roger came along and spotted the trouble quickly."
By following these guidelines, you ensure that the sentence is correctly punctuated and its meaning is clear.