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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Phrases and Clauses

Question 2 • DAEP-English 7 A(20 Day Term)

Choose the complex sentence that has the correct punctuation.

Answer
A
“After he turned in his homework Marcus realized he had forgotten the last page.”
B
“Marcus after he turned in his homework, realized he had forgotten the last page.”
C
“After he turned in his homework, Marcus realized he had forgotten the last page.”
D
“Marcus, after he turned in his homework realized he had forgotten the last page.”

Explanation

“After he turned in his homework” is a dependent clause at the beginning of the sentence, so it should be followed by a comma. Choice C places the comma after “homework” and correctly separates that opening clause from the main clause, “Marcus realized he had forgotten the last page.”

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