a.Little Rock, Arkansas, was the scene of tragedy and strife.
b.Little Rock, Arkansas, was the scene of tragedy, and strife.
c.Little Rock, Arkansas was the scene of tragedy and strife.
d.Little Rock, Arkansas, was the scene, of tragedy and strife.
2007-06-08 07:45:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
It is sad how many people got this one wrong.
Look it up; don't ask for answers here. Most of the answers given so far are incorrect. Get a copy of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style.
Do your own homework.
2007-06-09 06:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by Becky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I realize that you may have been stuck without a smart enough adult around to help you find out what was actually wrong with the sentences, but you really shouldn't use this site to do your home/school work. I think there is a site that offers homework help in a safer environment and with the right answers only. IN this case, "a" is the answer.
Try to solve your problems with your books first, then ask for help from someone you live with, only seek anonymous help if its your last resort. You might walk away from here dumber than when you arrived!
I admire you for trying to use the internet because it does contain a lot of useful knowledge, but you may not know how to get to it yet. Here is the link to grammar sites:
http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/English/Grammar/
http://www.funbrain.com/words.html
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0771352.html
2007-06-11 10:20:52 · answer #2 · answered by socalmal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A.
commas are used after geographical locations.
Little Rock, Arkansas, was the scene.....
17 different rules on when to use commas, according to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate dictionary, Tenth edition.
2007-06-11 08:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by GOMEZ LOPEZ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is important that you do you own homework, learn proper punctuation, grammar, and style. You will become a much better writer. As someone else stated, "The Elements of Style" is an excellent resource for writers.
I hope this is helpful.
2007-06-11 01:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Phyllis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is one case where the popular vote doesn't count.
The correct punctuation is 'a'. You have to put commas after geographical designators, and that means after 'LittleRock', and after 'Arkansas'.
2007-06-08 17:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
c.
There will not be a comma after the state as this is the subject of the sentence.
2007-06-08 07:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by Motown Robert 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Choice "a" is correct.
2007-06-08 08:12:17 · answer #7 · answered by ML 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
C of course.
2007-06-08 12:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
c.
(Comma between city and state, but not between suject and verb.
2007-06-08 07:49:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
c
2007-06-08 14:59:30 · answer #10 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋