Question
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!
"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!
Answers
Ms. Sue
The answer is A. The appositive, Sam Houston, must be set apart by commas.
BoopityPoo
Ah, okay. Thank you so much!
Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.