Asked by Donna Gentry on Jul 13, 2024
Verified
Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage from the following set of sentences.
A) Asif bought the postcards but Carmen forgot the stamps. (No commas)
B) Asif bought the postcards, but Carmen forgot the stamps.
C) Asif bought the postcards, but, Carmen forgot the stamps.
Comma Usage
The set of rules determining how commas are used in sentences to separate clauses, items in lists, and to introduce or interrupt direct speech.
Correct Sentence
A grammatically accurate construction of words that expresses a complete thought, adhering to language rules.
- Understand the rules of comma usage in compound sentences.
Verified Answer
BS
Bikramvir SinghJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The conjunction "but" acts as a cue to use a comma in this instance, as it separates two independent clauses. Option A does not use a comma, which creates a run-on sentence, while option C uses too many commas, making it difficult to read.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the rules of comma usage in compound sentences.