MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
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Which choice correctly punctuates the following sentence? The company decided, to invest in a new product line: a decision that would require significant capital.
A
The company decided to invest in a new product line: a decision that would require significant capital.
B
The company decided, to invest in a new product line; a decision that would require significant capital.
C
The company decided, to invest in a new product line, a decision that would require significant capital.
D
The company decided to invest in a new product line, a decision that would require significant capital.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The phrase “a decision that would require significant capital” is a nonessential clause that modifies the noun phrase “a new product line.” Nonessential clauses are set off with commas. Choice A is incorrect because the colon should not be used in this context. Choice B is incorrect because the semicolon should not be used in this context. Choice C is incorrect because the comma after “product line” should be a semicolon.
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