Question

After several hours of deliberation the jury returned with the verdict not guilty.

Which revision best corrects the sentence?

After several hours of deliberation the jury returned with the verdict; not guilty

After several hours of deliberation the jury returned with the verdict—not guilty

After several hours of deliberation the jury returned: with the verdict not guilty

After several hours of deliberation the jury returned with the verdict, not-guilty

Answer 1

After several hours of deliberation the jury returned with the verdict—not guilty.

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Answer 2

After several hours of deliberation the jury returned with the verdict—not guilty.