Choose the option that corrects the sentence below.

"Commander-in-Chief Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army and captured Santa Anna in 1836."

A. Commander-in-Chief, Sam Houston, defeated the Mexican army and captured Santa Anna in 1836.

B. Commander-in-Chief Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army and captured Santa Anna, in 1836.

C. Commander-in-Chief, Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army and captured Santa Anna in 1836.

D. The sentence is correct.

To me, the sentence looks correct, but I think A might also be right too.. But I can't have two answers. Which do you think? Thanks!

3 answers

The answer is A. The appositive, Sam Houston, must be set apart by commas.

Ah, okay. Thank you so much!

You're very welcome.