Question

Which of the sentences below is punctuated incorrectly as to its introductory element?

a) Gently, the veterinarian examined the frightened dog.
b) In fact the Komodo dragon is the smartest lizard on the planet.
c) Angered by Desdemona's refusal, Iago went to the king.
d) Our best guesses proving incorrect, we left the safe for someone else to crack.

Answer 1

The sentence that is punctuated incorrectly as to its introductory element is (d) Our best guesses proving incorrect, we left the safe for someone else to crack.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that is punctuated incorrectly as to its introductory element is:

d) Our best guesses proving incorrect, we left the safe for someone else to crack.

In this sentence, the introductory element is "Our best guesses proving incorrect." However, there should be a comma after this introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause "we left the safe for someone else to crack." The correct punctuation should be:

Our best guesses proving incorrect, we left the safe for someone else to crack.