Item — sat-dog

Easy Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

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The sentence below contains an error in punctuation. Which choice corrects the error? The group of dancers had practiced for hours, but their performance was a success, therefore, the audience gave them a standing ovation.

A
The group of dancers had practiced for hours, but their performance was a success; therefore, the audience gave them a standing ovation.
B
The group of dancers had practiced for hours, but their performance was a success therefore, the audience gave them a standing ovation.
C
The group of dancers had practiced for hours, but their performance was a success, therefore the audience gave them a standing ovation.
D
The group of dancers had practiced for hours, but their performance was a success; the audience gave them a standing ovation.

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