Which of the choices below fixes the misplaced punctuation?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify the choice that corrects the misplaced punctuation in the given sentence about a dog escaping from a house.
Answer
B
The final answer is B. 'Your dog escaped from your house; in fact, she dug a hole in my lawn.'
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is B. 'Your dog escaped from your house; in fact, she dug a hole in my lawn.'
More Information
The correct use of a semicolon separates two independent clauses effectively, and the comma after 'in fact' provides a natural pause.
Tips
A common mistake is not using a semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses.
Sources
- Read the sentence below and answer the question that ... - Gauth - gauthmath.com
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