EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
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The sentence below contains an error in punctuation. Which choice corrects the error? We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish—and a smile!
A
We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish, and a smile!
B
We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish and a smile!
C
We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish—and, a smile!
D
We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish; and a smile!
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A comma should be used before the coordinating conjunction "and" in a compound sentence. The original sentence incorrectly uses a dash before the coordinating conjunction, which is an error in punctuation.
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