For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
Correct answer: C. She finished her work and then took a long lunch.
- A. She finished her work, and then took a long lunch.
- B. She finished her work, and then, took a long lunch.
- C. She finished her work and then took a long lunch.
- D. She finished her work and then, took a long lunch.
Explanation
This sentence correctly omits unnecessary commas. "And then took a long lunch" is a continuation of the thought and does not need additional punctuation.
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