Question

16. Which punctuation rule is correct?

A. If the adverb clause comes at the beginning of the sentence, set off the clause with a
comma.
B. Complex sentences whose adverb clauses come at the end of the sentence never
require a comma.
C. Relative pronouns signal an adjective clause and are always set off with commas.
D. If a clause begins with the relative pronoun that, writers must use the context, or
meaning, of the sentence to decide whether a comma should be used or not.

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation:

In some cases, it's not mandatory to use a certain punctuation. Such as a comma. Here's an example.

EXAMPLE 1:

"I wish I could, but I can't."

Now, there are more ways to rewrite it.

EXAMPLE 2:

"I wish I could...but I can't."

EXAMPLE 3:

"I wish I could-but I can't."

EXAMPLE 4:

"I wish I could. But I can't"

These all work!