Question

Identify the error in the sentence.

Linda Simpson; whose enemies blame her for the entirety of our nation's economic woes, has resigned her office with the present administration.
a.
Simpson;
c.
woes,
b.
nation's
d.
administration.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The error in the sentence is with the use of the semicolon. The correct answer is:

A. Simpson;

The semicolon should be replaced with a comma. The corrected sentence should read:

"Linda Simpson, whose enemies blame her for the entirety of our nation's economic woes, has resigned her office with the present administration."