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QuizMultiple Choice

Using Semicolons and Commas

Question 5 • 2025/26 IGC-English I - Prescriptive

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Answer
A
The sunflower is a bright, yellow flower native to the Americas.
B
Sunflower seeds are a tasty popular snack around the world.
C
Sweet yellow oil is pressed from the seeds and often used in cooking.
D
Thick hairy stems hold sunflowers steady as they grow up to 15 feet tall.

Explanation

C is correctly punctuated: “Sweet yellow oil” is the subject, and “is pressed” and “often used” describe what happens to it, so no comma is needed between those parts. In B, “tasty” and “popular” are coordinate adjectives and should be separated by a comma. In D, “thick” and “hairy” also need a comma between them.

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