Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point) Responses Sam likes to run marathons: the Boston Marathon: the New York Marathon: and the Iron Man Challenge. Sam likes to run marathons: the Boston Marathon: the New York Marathon: and the Iron Man Challenge. Sam likes to run marathons: he is a talented painter. Sam likes to run marathons: he is a talented painter. Sam likes to run marathons; the Boston Marathon; the New York Marathon; and the Iron Man Challenge. Sam likes to run marathons; the Boston Marathon; the New York Marathon; and the Iron Man Challenge. Sam likes to run marathons; he trains all year long.
The correct sentence is: Sam likes to run marathons; he trains all year long.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses punctuation to show a quick change between ideas?(1 point) Responses "Did you hear from Steve about — oh, and be sure to take out the — yes I know his graduation is coming up." "Did you hear from Steve about — oh, and be sure to take out the — yes I know his graduation is coming up." In the end . . . everyone was safe . . . the sun set on a good day. In the end . . . everyone was safe . . . the sun set on a good day. How can we try to surprise. Your friend. For their graduation. How can we try to surprise. Your friend. For their graduation. After you get back from your trip, be sure to upload photos, check your mail, and water your plants.
The correct sentence is: "Did you hear from Steve about — oh, and be sure to take out the — yes I know his graduation is coming up."
The sentence that is punctuated correctly is:
"Sam likes to run marathons; the Boston Marathon; the New York Marathon; and the Iron Man Challenge."
To determine the correct answer, we need to look at the proper use of punctuation. In this case, we are dealing with the use of colons and semicolons.
A colon (:) is typically used to introduce a list, explain or clarify something that has been mentioned before, or to introduce a block quote.
A semicolon (;) is used to connect two closely related independent clauses (complete thoughts) without using a coordinating conjunction (such as "and" or "but").
In the first sentence, there are three colons used instead of semicolons. This is incorrect because colons should not be used to connect independent clauses.
In the second sentence, there is a colon used instead of a semicolon before the independent clause "he is a talented painter". This is incorrect because a colon should not be used in this situation.
In the third sentence, correct semicolons are used to separate the items in the list "the Boston Marathon, the New York Marathon, and the Iron Man Challenge". This is the correct usage of semicolons in this context.
In the fourth sentence, a semicolon is used correctly to connect the two independent clauses "Sam likes to run marathons" and "he trains all year long".
Therefore, the correct answer is: "Sam likes to run marathons; the Boston Marathon; the New York Marathon; and the Iron Man Challenge."