Standard English ConventionsHardClosing comma of an appositive
Standard English Conventions practice question
The expedition's botanist, ____ kept the only complete diary of the voyage.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. Ana Ruiz,Correct
- B. Ana Ruiz
- C. Ana Ruiz;
- D. Ana Ruiz, she
Answer: A. Ana Ruiz,
The appositive "Ana Ruiz" is opened by one comma and must be closed by another.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Ana Ruiz
- The appositive is opened but never closed.
- C. Ana Ruiz;
- A semicolon leaves a fragment on each side.
- D. Ana Ruiz, she
- "she" doubles the subject.
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