Asked by Namrita Dadwan on May 07, 2024

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In each sentence below, select the letter of the correctly punctuated sentence. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) Theresa read the lease carefully, before she signed it.
B) Geneva, a woman, of great ambition cannot be trusted.
C) The telephone that had been ringing for twenty minutes finally became silent.

Correctly Punctuated

Correctly punctuated refers to text that properly uses punctuation marks like commas, periods, and question marks according to standard grammar rules.

Lease Carefully

Advice suggesting that one should read and understand all conditions of a lease agreement before signing to avoid potential problems.

Great Ambition

A strong desire to achieve something remarkable or of significant value, often requiring determination and hard work.

  • Identify and utilize appropriate punctuation in various settings.
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Sarah VolpeMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sentence C is correctly punctuated. It does not misuse commas like in A and B, and it correctly places a period at the end of the sentence, despite the accidental double period in the choice text.