Difficulty: Medium

Average Score: 51%

Which of the following is a grammatically correct sentence with correctly placed commas?

Rationale

Chinese dumplings, or jiaozi can be filled with ginger, scallions, and pork, and needs to be fried to a consistent temperature.

This sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a list and provides clarification on the subject matter, although a missing comma after "jiaozi" creates a minor grammatical inconsistency. Overall, it demonstrates a clear structure and logical flow.

A (Rashid, I told you that I need to study twice as long as you do if I want a decent grade, on the calculus exam.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence incorrectly uses a comma before "on the calculus exam," which disrupts the flow of the sentence. The clause about studying is complete and does not require a comma before the final phrase.

B (Devendra enjoys hockey, he wants to play left defenseman next year.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence is a run-on because it improperly uses a comma to connect two independent clauses. A semicolon or a conjunction is necessary to correctly combine these thoughts.

C (Nomadic herding and livestock rearing, are but a few types of farming that I'd like to try.) YOUR ANSWER

The comma after "rearing" is misplaced and creates an unnecessary pause in the sentence. The sentence should be written without a comma, as the clause following it is essential to the meaning.

D (Chinese dumplings, or jiaozi can be filled with ginger, scallions, and pork, and needs to be fried to a consistent temperature.) CORRECT

While this sentence has a minor issue with the missing comma after "jiaozi," it appropriately lists various fillings and describes the cooking requirement for dumplings. The use of commas in the list is accurate, making it the best choice.

Conclusion

In summary, the sentence about Chinese dumplings, despite a small punctuation oversight, maintains a coherent structure and effectively communicates its message. The other options fail to adhere to grammatical rules regarding the placement of commas and the connection of independent clauses, making them incorrect choices.

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