Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A) To select the best job applicant many companies conduct a series of interviews.
B) Reading the applications carefully Brian eliminated the unqualified applicants.
C) By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination.

Question

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A) ​To select the best job applicant many companies conduct a series of interviews.
B) ​Reading the applications carefully Brian eliminated the unqualified applicants.
C) ​By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This sentence is correctly punctuated with a comma after "standards" because it is a dependent clause following an independent clause. Option A has a comma splice error with a comma separating two independent clauses. Option B is missing a comma after "carefully" to separate an introductory phrase.

Which Sentence Is Correctly Punctuated