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QuizMultiple Choice

Phrases and Clauses

Question 6 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]

Which statement is punctuated correctly?

Answer
A
Selena, started playing hockey, her favorite sport when she was seven because her older sister was a star goalie.
B
Selena started playing hockey, her favorite sport when she was seven because her older sister was a star goalie.
C
Selena started playing hockey, her favorite sport, when she was seven because her older sister was a star goalie.
D
Selena started playing hockey her favorite sport, when she was seven, because her older sister was a star goalie.

Explanation

“Her favorite sport” is extra information identifying hockey, so it should be set off with commas on both sides. Choice C correctly places commas around this phrase: “Selena started playing hockey, her favorite sport, when she was seven because her older sister was a star goalie.” Choice B is missing the comma after “sport,” and the other choices place commas incorrectly.

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