Which sentence uses commas CORRECTLY? A) We decided to stay indoors since it was a hot, windy, day. B) We decided to stay indoors since it was a hot, and windy day. C) We decided to go to the beach because it was a bright, sunny day. D) We decided, to go to the beach, because it was a bright, sunny day.
The Correct Answer and Explanation is :
The correct sentence is C) We decided to go to the beach because it was a bright, sunny day.
This sentence uses commas correctly by placing a comma to separate two adjectives that equally modify a noun. In English grammar, when two or more adjectives of similar importance describe the same noun, they should be separated by commas. In this sentence, “bright” and “sunny” both modify “day” and are separated by a comma, making the sentence clear and correctly punctuated.
In contrast:
A) “We decided to stay indoors since it was a hot, windy, day.” This sentence incorrectly places a comma before the noun “day,” which is unnecessary. The correct form would be “a hot, windy day” with no comma before “day.”
B) “We decided to stay indoors since it was a hot, and windy day.” This sentence incorrectly uses a comma before the conjunction “and” in a list of only two adjectives. In English, a comma before “and” in a list is only used if there are three or more items in the list.
D) “We decided, to go to the beach, because it was a bright, sunny day.” This sentence misplaces commas around the verb phrase “to go to the beach.” The commas disrupt the flow of the sentence and are grammatically unnecessary. The correct phrasing would be straightforward without commas around the verb phrase.
Correct comma usage helps clarify the relationships between parts of a sentence and ensures that the meaning is clear to the reader. In sentence C, the placement of the comma directly supports the clarity and readability of the sentence, distinguishing it as the only grammatically correct option among the choices provided.
Now, let’s generate an image that visually represents this correct usage of commas in a written context.
Here’s the image that visually represents a serene beach scene on a bright, sunny day. It captures a family enjoying a perfect day at the beach, which corresponds to the correct sentence usage from the options you provided.
