Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation? A. Francis had a lot on his mind that afternoon, he was concerned abo
ut his mother’s illness and about losing his job. B. The packing instructions asked each camper to bring the following items; a flashlight, a sleeping bag, sunscreen, and a book for independent reading. C. In time, of course, all issues get resolved, but not necessarily in the way you would like. D. The king ordered that all his subjects should show their allegiance through common forms of attire: yet many people continue to wear the traditional hats of their various regions.
The sentence which uses correct punctuation is C. In time, of course, all issues get resolved, but not necessarily in the way you would like. In A, the comma before <em>he was concerned </em>should be a dash. In B, there should be a colon before <em>a flashlight, </em>not a semi colon. In D, there should be a comma before <em>yet, </em>and not a colon.
The Finch family still plays an important role in the story. Their town is full of people who are known for having a sense of privilege. The history of the Battle of Hastings should have been recorded.
