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Which sentence demonstrates the most appropriate use of commas?

A After a long, and tiring, journey we finally reached our destination.
B Despite the severe weather warning the hikers decided to proceed.
C Having finished her homework, Sarah went out to play with her friends.
D The old, dilapidated, house stood on the hill overlooking the town.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Option C correctly uses a comma after an introductory participial phrase. Option A has an unnecessary comma. Option B needs a comma after the introductory phrase. Option D needs a comma only between 'old' and 'dilapidated' if they are coordinate adjectives.

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