Grammar and Punctuation of Compound Sentences
XAT 2017 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Grammar
Carefully read the statements below:
- Chatterjee loves books; therefore, he reads them all the time.
- Chatterjee loves books. Therefore, he reads them all the time.
- Chatterjee loves books and, therefore, reads them all the time.
Which of the above statement(s) is (are) correct in grammar and meaning?
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
1 and 2 only
- D.
2 and 3 only
- E.
1, 2 and 3
Answer
E
Explanation
All three punctuation uses for the conjunctive adverb 'therefore' are grammatically correct and convey the exact same logical meaning.
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