Question

Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation?
А. Francis had a lot on his mind that afternoon, he was concerned about his mother's illness and about losing his job.
B. The packing instructions asked each camper to bring the following items, a flashlight, a sleeping bag, sunscreen, and a book for
Independent reading.
C. In time, of course, all issues get resolved, but not necessarily in the way you would like.
D. The king ordered that all his subjects should show their allegiance through common forms of attire:yet many people continue
to wear the traditional hats of their various regions.

Answer 1

Based off the process of elimination the answer is C.

A: Francis had a lot on his mind that afternoon, he was concerned about his mother's illness and about losing his job.

After the word Afternoon, there should be a semi-colon rather than a comma.

B: The packing instructions asked each camper to bring the following items, a flashlight, a sleeping bag, sunscreen, and a book for

Independent reading.

After the word items, there should be a colon rather than a comma.

D: The king ordered that all his subjects should show their allegiance through common forms of attire: yet many people continue  to wear the traditional hats of their various regions.

After the word attire, there is a colon, when there should be a comma.

Therefore, the answer is C