wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Give me the keys to the house ... can you do that ... I've left some things behind.
Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

A
Give me the keys to the house; can you do that; I've left some things behind.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Give me the keys to the house - can you do that? I've left some things behind.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Give me the keys to the house - can you do that? - I've left some things behind.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
NO CHANGE
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Give me the keys to the house - can you do that? - I've left some things behind.
Parentheses is used to add additional information to a sentence. However, a pair of em dashes can replace a pair of parentheses, if the content is less formal.
In the given sentence, a pair of em dashes should be used for the parenthetical element, in place of ellipsis. A pair o ellipsis is used to indicate omission or trailing off thought.
Thus, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Mathematical Statements
MATHEMATICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon