English Punctuation, Capitalization & Reading Comprehension DUHS 2023 Retake
PMDC Verified Question 59 of 99
Find the error of punctuation: “Certainly, answered the man; “here, bring me a blanket...”
A
Certainly
B
Man ; here
C
Good-sized
D
Mallet
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Man ; here
Concept: Speech Attribution Punctuation.

Solution: Speech tag 'answered the man' should be followed by a comma rather than a semicolon (man, "here...).

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, C, & D: Correctly written elements.

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