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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence contains an error in the use of end marks or commas? A. When Tammy comes home, from her tour she said she wants to come to visit us. B. Tammy wrote a very nice thank-you note, saying how much she appreciated the package. C. During the holidays, my mom helped me put together a package of goodies for Tammy. D. Since October, I've been writing letters to a soldier overseas

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Tjbrew

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well c contains a comma and it uses it correctly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A uses a comma incorrectly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats what i thought

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait so the question is asking which one is using the comma wrong?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So its A

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Is there only one correct answer b/c D. has no end mark which is wrong. and A. uses a comma incorrectly.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence contains an error in the use of end marks or commas? A. Jasmine, would you like to take the hamster home over the weekend? B. The shy skittish cat hid under the bed all day and wouldn't come out. C. In my opinion, I think you should have gone with darker blue paint on the walls. D. Her closet was jam-packed with jeans, shirts, skirts, and sweaters.

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

To me...it is A. and D.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well D uses it correctly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Also c uses it correctly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

top one is A. i just cropped out the end mark of d wheni copied it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In my opinion probably b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because a is right because someone is calling Jasmine

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b seems like a run-on.

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

I agree with alcathcart, it is B.

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