Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A
After the long, arduous hike we rested by the lake.
B
To succeed in college students must manage their time effectively.
C
Because of the heavy snow, the school was closed for the day.
D
Having completed her chores Sarah went to play outside.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Option C correctly uses a comma after the introductory prepositional phrase "Because of the heavy snow" to separate it from the main clause.
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Which sentence is correctly punctuated?" is Option C: Because of the heavy snow, the school was closed for the day..
The other options — A) After the long, arduous hike we rested by the lake., B) To succeed in college students must manage their time effectively., D) Having completed her chores Sarah went to play outside. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Option C correctly uses a comma after the introductory prepositional phrase "Because of the heavy snow" to separate it from the main clause.
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