EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
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Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct punctuation?
A
The dog, wagging its tail, ran to greet its owner.
B
The dog wagging its tail, ran to greet its owner.
C
The dog wagging its tail ran to greet its owner.
D
The dog wagging its tail ran, to greet its owner.
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A. The comma after "tail" is correct because it separates a descriptive phrase from the main clause. The other choices are incorrect because they either use incorrect punctuation or don't use any punctuation where needed.
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