Which is correct? For this section, choose the answer choice that represents the correctly punctuated sentence.
1. A. The tall, dark, and handsome man was actually a con artist, and he fooled his friends for years.
B. The tall, dark, and handsome man was actually a con artist and he fooled his friends for years.
C. The tall, dark and handsome man was a con artist, and he fooled his friends for years.
Is it A?
2 A. In what world would Steven, is it acceptable to abuse an innocent, scared child?
B. In what world, Steven, is it acceptable to abuse an innocent, scared child?
C. In what world, Steven, is it acceptable to abuse an innocent, scared, child?
Is it B?
3. A. The mobile library will be in our neighborhood on Saturday February 15, but I doubt I will be ready to turn in my book.
B. The mobile library will be in our neighborhood on Saturday, February 15 but, I doubt I will be ready to turn in my book.
C. The mobile library will be in our neighborhood on Saturday, February 15, but I doubt I will be ready to turn in my book.
Is it c?
4. A. On the contrary the school is actually located at 3721 Pioneer Road, Houston, Texas.
B. On the contrary, the school is actually located at 3721 Pioneed Road Houson, Texas.
C. On the contrary, the school is actually located at 3721 Pioneer Road, Houston, Texas.
Is it a?
1, 2, and 3 are correct.
4 is incorrect.
ON THE CONTRARY! There is no school at that spot! I should know, I live in Houston...or do I???
To determine which answer choice represents the correctly punctuated sentence, let's analyze each option and identify any punctuation errors.
1. A. The tall, dark, and handsome man was actually a con artist, and he fooled his friends for years.
B. The tall, dark, and handsome man was actually a con artist and he fooled his friends for years.
C. The tall, dark and handsome man was a con artist, and he fooled his friends for years.
In this case, option A is the correct choice. The sentence requires the use of commas to separate the adjectives "tall," "dark," and "handsome" when they appear in a series. Additionally, a comma is necessary before the conjunction "and" when it combines two independent clauses.
2. A. In what world would Steven, is it acceptable to abuse an innocent, scared child?
B. In what world, Steven, is it acceptable to abuse an innocent, scared child?
C. In what world, Steven, is it acceptable to abuse an innocent, scared, child?
In this case, option B is the correct choice. The sentence requires commas to set off the name "Steven" as an appositive, which provides additional information about the subject. A comma is also necessary before the introductory phrase "In what world."
3. A. The mobile library will be in our neighborhood on Saturday February 15, but I doubt I will be ready to turn in my book.
B. The mobile library will be in our neighborhood on Saturday, February 15 but, I doubt I will be ready to turn in my book.
C. The mobile library will be in our neighborhood on Saturday, February 15, but I doubt I will be ready to turn in my book.
In this case, option C is the correct choice. The sentence requires a comma after "Saturday" to separate it from the date "February 15." Additionally, a comma is needed after "15" to set off the dependent clause "but I doubt I will be ready to turn in my book."
4. A. On the contrary the school is actually located at 3721 Pioneer Road, Houston, Texas.
B. On the contrary, the school is actually located at 3721 Pioneed Road Houson, Texas.
C. On the contrary, the school is actually located at 3721 Pioneer Road, Houston, Texas.
In this case, option C is the correct choice. The sentence requires a comma after the introductory phrase "On the contrary." Additionally, a comma is needed to separate "Houston" and "Texas" to indicate that they are different items in a list.
Therefore, the correct answers are:
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C