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In English / Middle School | 2014-05-28

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

A. The ex-coach also teaches physics, so she still has plenty to do.

B. A large yellow cat with a self-satisfied look on its face sat on the steps.

C. The Fourth of July is an all American holiday.

D. Our senator-elect will be moving to Washington soon.

Asked by JKFJD

Answer (3)

This is awfully picky, but I think "all-American" (in C) needs a hyphen.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

A ex-Coach needs to be capitalized

Answered by Drakula | 2024-06-10

The sentence containing a punctuation error is C: "The Fourth of July is an all American holiday." It should be corrected to "all-American" with a hyphen. The other sentences are properly punctuated.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2025-06-12