Difficulty: Easy

Average Score: 100%

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?

Rationale

"I loved that show," he said, "It's my favorite of the year."

This sentence correctly uses punctuation and capitalization by maintaining proper sentence structure and ensuring that the second part begins with a capital letter, which is appropriate since it follows a dialogue tag.

A ("I loved that show," he said. "It's my favorite of the year.") YOUR ANSWER

This option incorrectly separates the two independent clauses into two sentences. While the punctuation is correct, the lack of a conjunction or punctuation that links the two sentences together makes the flow awkward.

B ("I loved that show," he said, "it's my favorite of the year.") YOUR ANSWER

This choice features incorrect capitalization; the word "it's" should be capitalized as it begins a new independent clause following the dialogue tag. This oversight violates the capitalization rules in standard English.

C ("I loved that show," he said; "it's my favorite of the year.") YOUR ANSWER

This option uses a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses, which is inappropriate in this context. A semicolon suggests a closer relationship between the clauses than is warranted here, and it also doesn't follow the correct punctuation style for dialogue.

Conclusion

The correct answer demonstrates proper punctuation and capitalization within dialogue, ensuring that each part of the sentence flows seamlessly while adhering to grammatical standards. Choices A, B, and C each contain errors that disrupt the clarity and correctness of the sentence structure. Thus, option D is the only choice that effectively meets the requirements of standard punctuation and capitalization rules.

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