Select the sentence which is correctly punctuated, spaced, and capitalized.
1.
A) The twins were a lot alike; they both ate too much.
B) The twins were a lot alike: they both ate too much.
C) The twins were a lot alike - they both ate too much.
My answer is A.
2.A) Surgery will take place in 6 weeks, however, if his symptoms worsen, we will perform it sooner.
B) Surgery will take place in 6 weeks; however; if his symptoms worsen, we will perform it sooner.
C) Surgery will take place in 6 weeks; however, if his symptoms worsen, we will perform it sooner.
My answer is C.
3.A) On May 30, he suffered a stroke, although he did not realize it, thankfully, he finally saw a doctor on June 2, or else he probably would have had another stroke.
B) On May 30, he suffered a stroke, although he did not realize it; thankfully, he finally saw a doctor on June 2, or else he probably would have had another stroke.
C) On May 30, he suffered a stroke; although he did not realize it; thankfully, he finally saw a doctor on June 2, or else he probably would have had another stroke.
My answer is B.
4.A) In medical transcription we have an important saying: "we are overworked and underpaid for what we do."
B) In medical transcription we have an important saying; "we are overworked and underpaid for what we do."
C) In medical transcription we have an important saying: "We are overworked and underpaid for what we do."
My answer is C.
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Sra
Thank you!
Great job! Your answers are correct for all the questions.
1. Sentence A is correctly punctuated, spaced, and capitalized. The semicolon (;) is used correctly to connect two independent clauses, the spaces are appropriate, and the first letter of each sentence is capitalized.
2. Sentence C is correctly punctuated, spaced, and capitalized. The semicolon (;) is used correctly to connect two independent clauses, the comma (,) is appropriately placed after "however," and the first letter of each sentence is capitalized.
3. Sentence B is correctly punctuated, spaced, and capitalized. The comma (,) is used correctly to join the participial phrase "although he did not realize it" with the main clause, the semicolon (;) is correctly used to separate the two independent clauses, and the first letter of each sentence is capitalized.
4. Sentence C is correctly punctuated, spaced, and capitalized. The colon (:) is correctly used to introduce a quotation, the spaces are appropriate, and the first letter of each sentence and the first letter of the quotation are capitalized.
Well done on selecting the correct answers! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.