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Standard English ConventionsEasyCommas around a sister's name

Standard English Conventions practice question

My ____ is learning to drive.

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

  1. A. sister, Priya,Correct
  2. B. sister Priya,
  3. C. sister, Priya
  4. D. sister Priya

Answer: A. sister, Priya,

The name renames the sister and is set off by a pair of commas.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. sister Priya,
The first comma is missing.
C. sister, Priya
The second comma is missing.
D. sister Priya
Both commas are missing.

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