The correct answer is to add a comma between "checks" and "that" to properly punctuate the sentence and clarify the list of actions Nadine double checks before leaving the house. The correct answer is option B.
The correct answer is B. Add a comma between "checks" and "that".
In the given sentence, a comma is needed between "checks" and "that" to separate the list of actions that Nadine double checks before leaving the house. The sentence should read: "Before she leaves the house, nervous Nadine always double checks that the stove burners are off, the flat iron is unplugged, and the doors are locked."
By adding a comma after "checks," it clarifies that the list of items being double checked includes the stove burners, the flat iron, and the doors. This punctuation helps to ensure that the sentence is clear and easy to understand.
The probable question may be:
Before she leaves the house, nervous Nadine always double checks that the stove burners are off, the flat iron is unplugged, and the doors are locked.
A. Remove the comma between house and nervous.
B. Add a comma between checks and that.
C. Remove the comma between unplugged and and.
D. No change is necessary.