Question

Even though my life is very busy, I spend as much time as I can with my family. I often ask my dad, who is an excellent athlete to play soccer with me. I also enjoy taking walks, baking desserts, and playing cards with my mom. However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal cat, Max.

How should this paragraph be revised so that it is correct?

A) However nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal, black cat Max.
B) However nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal, black, cat, Max.
C) However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal black cat, Max.
D) However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal, black, cat, Max.

Answer 1

The correct way to revise the sentence is by using a comma after 'However' and before 'Max,' without separating 'black cat' with commas: "However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal black cat, Max."

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct revision for the paragraph presented would be option C: "However, nothing is better than watching movies with my loyal black cat, Max." This version uses a comma after the transitional word 'However,' properly setting it apart from the rest of the sentence. Also, it doesn't comma-separate 'black cat' as that phrase is considered a compound modifier of 'Max' and should remain together without a comma. This creates a clear and grammatically correct sentence structure, which helps in conveying the message effectively. When adding descriptive words such as 'loyal' and 'black' before the noun (cat), the word 'loyal' is separated by a comma before the compound adjective 'black cat.' The name 'Max' is then appropriately set off with a comma to indicate it as an appositive, giving more information about 'my loyal black cat.'