Question

Which sentence is written correctly? A. As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. B. As an enthusiastic reader—Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. C. (As an enthusiastic reader) Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. D. As an enthusiastic reader Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

Answer 1

The sentence which is written correctly is:

A. As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

Usually, a comma appears after the dependent clause. Though the dependant clause contains verb and subject still it cannot stand alone. In the above sentence, the dependent clause is “ As an enthusiastic reader” after which the comma should appear. The comma here lays emphasis on the type of reader Sanjay is. Hence, this sentence is correctly punctuated.

Answer 2

The sentence that is written correctly is A. As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.