Question

Which sentence places the comma in the correct place for the independent clauses?
Sean is an auto mechanic and he doesn’t mind getting dirty, on the job.
The baby kept crying, yet she didn’t seem to be ill.
Citizens can vote at the polls or, voters can use absentee ballots.
The seafood special is fried catfish but, flounder, is also on the menu.

Answer 1

"The baby kept crying, yet she didn’t seem to be ill."

Explanation: A comma is required before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet) when it joins two independent clauses. Corrected versions of the others:
- Sean is an auto mechanic, and he doesn’t mind getting dirty on the job.
- Citizens can vote at the polls, or voters can use absentee ballots.
- The seafood special is fried catfish, but flounder is also on the menu.