Comma Usage Evaluation Criteria
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation usage: My favorite hobbies include reading knitting and cooking.
Answer: The professor's lecture was long; therefore it was informative.
Explanation
The sentence with correct punctuation usage is:
C) The concert was amazing - I've never heard such talented musicians.
Here's a breakdown of why the other options are incorrect:
- A: Commas should be used to separate items in a list. The correct punctuation would be: "My favorite hobbies include reading, knitting, and cooking."
- B: The comma after "outside" is unnecessary. The correct punctuation would be: "It's raining outside; however, I brought my umbrella."
- D: The semicolon is used incorrectly. A comma would be more appropriate: "The professor's lecture was long, but it was informative."
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