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Those going on the picnic were, Martin, his wife and child, his brother-in-law and his grandparents.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Those going on the picnic were, Martin, his wife and child, his brother-in-law and his grandparents.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
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The correct option is B were
The given sentence talk about the people going for a picnic. Usually such sentences that introduce a list require a colon between them. However, using a colon should be avoided before a list if it directly follows a verb or preposition. Such sentences ordinarily need no punctuation. Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B.Option A - A comma is used to separate different items in a list.Option C - A semi colon is used between two independent clauses when the coordinating conjunction is omitted.Option D - An ellipsis is used to represent a trailing off thought.
The given sentence talk about the people going for a picnic. Usually such sentences that introduce a list require a colon between them. However, using a colon should be avoided before a list if it directly follows a verb or preposition. Such sentences ordinarily need no punctuation. Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B.
Option A - A comma is used to separate different items in a list.
Option C - A semi colon is used between two independent clauses when the coordinating conjunction is omitted.
Option D - An ellipsis is used to represent a trailing off thought.
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