English Punctuation, Capitalization & Reading Comprehension NUMS 2025
PMDC Verified Question 4 of 99
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation:
A
Ali received a Parker pen, Hamza: a watch.
B
Ali received a Parker pen; Hamza a watch.
C
Ali received a Parker pen, Hamza; a watch.
D
Ali received a Parker pen; Hamza, a watch.
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option D: Ali received a Parker pen; Hamza, a watch.
Concept: Semicolons and Elliptical Commas.

Solution: A semicolon separates two closely related main clauses. The elliptical comma in the second clause ("Hamza, a watch") correctly replaces the omitted verb 'received'.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Uses a colon incorrectly to indicate verb omission.

  • Option B: Fails to place a comma for the omitted verb.

  • Option C: Reverses the positions of semicolon and comma.

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