Asked by Melanie van walstijn on Jun 18, 2024
Verified
In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?
A) June's grandparents retired in Colorado but her parents preferred to retire in California.
B) June's grandparents retired in Colorado but, her parents preferred to retire in California.
C) June's grandparents retired in Colorado, but her parents preferred to retire in California.
Coordinating Conjunction
A word used to connect grammatically similar elements within a sentence, such as "and," "but," "or," "so," and "yet."
Punctuated Correctly
the use of symbols like commas, periods, and question marks in writing, following the rules of grammar to clarify meaning.
- Locate and use proper connecting words, like conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, for the accurate conjunction of simple sentences.
- Absorb and apply the correct punctuation rules for conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs in compound and complex sentences.
- Analyze the distinct characteristics of coordinating, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.
Verified Answer
SW
Stephanie WendtJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sentence uses the coordinating conjunction "but" to join two independent clauses. It is correctly punctuated with a comma before the coordinating conjunction.
Learning Objectives
- Locate and use proper connecting words, like conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, for the accurate conjunction of simple sentences.
- Absorb and apply the correct punctuation rules for conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs in compound and complex sentences.
- Analyze the distinct characteristics of coordinating, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs.