Question

Choose the correct sentence.

A) I poured him a glass of coffee, he drank at once.
B) She went to work with my cousin, she later married.
C) This is the house Jack built.
D) The only thing that keeps me awake is coffee.

Answer 1

The correct sentence from the options given is 'C) This is the house Jack built.' The grammatical rules for commas have been applied to additional sentences to provide clear examples of proper punctuation. option c is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct sentence from the options provided is: C) This is the house Jack built. The other sentences contain comma splices or missing punctuation, which makes them grammatically incorrect.

Now, let's review some additional sentences to insert missing commas or omit incorrectly placed ones:

1. I finally found my keys, and I got to work just in time.
2. Mrs. Contreras threw out her old coffee table and cleaned the carpet.
3. Taking the elevator to the roof, we hoped we could see the skyline and the bay.
4. Though Susan wasn't feeling well, she went to the store anyway and bought ice cream, pizza, and candy.
5. I let my neighbor borrow my phone because she said hers was tapped by the police.

These corrections ensure each sentence flows smoothly and adheres to the rules of grammar concerning the use of commas.