Demonstrate correct use of writing conventions of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation to clarify meaning.Choose the correct sentence.
Correct answer: C. Mrs Sajjad, who was sitting behind the desk, gave me a big smile.
- A. Mrs Sajjad: who was sitting behind the desk, gave me a big smile.
- B. Mrs Sajjad who was sitting behind the desk gave me a big smile.
- C. Mrs Sajjad, who was sitting behind the desk, gave me a big smile.
- D. Mrs Sajjad, who was sitting behind the desk gave me a big smile?
Explanation
Commas are used to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. A question mark will not be used as this is not a question but a statement, so a full stop will be the appropriate choice.
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