Spot the error:Yes, Jean you were right about that answer 5.
Correct answer: B. Jean
- A. Yes
- B. Jean
- C. Were
- D. That answer
Explanation
- The sentence contains the phrase "Yes, Jean you were right about that answer", which is a response to someone named Jean who previously made a statement.- The word "Jean" is a proper noun (the person's name) and is being used as a vocative, meaning it's being used to address the person directly.- In this context, "Jean" should be set off by a comma, making the correct sentence: "Yes, Jean, you were right about that answer."
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