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Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to separate coordinating adjectives?

1. Senator Wiggins chose the most competent intelligent applicant for the prestigious, summer internship.

2. Senator Wiggins chose the most competent, intelligent, applicant for the prestigious summer internship.

3. Senator Wiggins chose the most, competent intelligent, applicant for the prestigious summer internship.

4. Senator Wiggins chose the most competent, intelligent applicant for the prestigious summer internship.

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4

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User KH Kim
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Hey there!

The answer is 4.) "Senator Wiggins chose the most competent, intelligent applicant for the prestigious summer internship."

This is because "competent" and "intelligent" are coordinate adjectives, meaning they must be separated by a comma.

Have a super awesome day! :)

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