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Standard English ConventionsMediumCommas around an appositive naming a person

Standard English Conventions practice question

The ____ Mrs Adeyemi, has run the shop since 1990.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. owner,Correct
  2. B. owner
  3. C. owner;
  4. D. owner:

Answer: A. owner,

The name is an appositive set off by commas.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. owner
The appositive is left open.
C. owner;
A semicolon splits the subject.
D. owner:
A colon splits the subject.

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