Friday, January 27, 2012

Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation?

1)Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation?



A) Debbie knew that studying for her test was important, consequently, she cleared her schedule for the night.

B) Debbie knew that studying for her test was important, consequently; she cleared her schedule for the night.

C) Debbie knew that studying for her test was important, consequently she cleared her schedule for the night.

D) Debbie knew that studying for her test was important; consequently, she cleared her schedule for the night.



(If you can't see how they differ, it's the punctuation around the word consequently.)

Same concept below but with the word however



2)Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation?



A) Many countries are making progress to solve environmental problems, however there is more to be done.

B) Many countries are making progress to solve environmental problems, however; there is more to be done.

C) Many countries are making progress to solve environmental problems; however, there is more to be done.

D) Many countries are making progress to solve environmental problems, however, there is more to be done.Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation?1. D

2. CWhich of these sentences uses correct punctuation?The answer is D on both :)

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