Select the sentence which is correctly punctuated, spaced, and capitalized.

Question

1.
A) The twins were a lot alike; they both ate too much.
B) The twins were a lot alike: they both ate too much.
C) The twins were a lot alike - they both ate too much.

My answer is A.

2.A) Surgery will take place in 6 weeks, however, if his symptoms worsen, we will perform it sooner.
B) Surgery will take place in 6 weeks; however; if his symptoms worsen, we will perform it sooner.
C) Surgery will take place in 6 weeks; however, if his symptoms worsen, we will perform it sooner.

My answer is C.

3.A) On May 30, he suffered a stroke, although he did not realize it, thankfully, he finally saw a doctor on June 2, or else he probably would have had another stroke.
B) On May 30, he suffered a stroke, although he did not realize it; thankfully, he finally saw a doctor on June 2, or else he probably would have had another stroke.
C) On May 30, he suffered a stroke; although he did not realize it; thankfully, he finally saw a doctor on June 2, or else he probably would have had another stroke.

My answer is B.

4.A) In medical transcription we have an important saying: "we are overworked and underpaid for what we do."
B) In medical transcription we have an important saying; "we are overworked and underpaid for what we do."
C) In medical transcription we have an important saying: "We are overworked and underpaid for what we do."

My answer is C.

Thanks!

Answer 1

excellent!

Sra

Answer 2

Thank you!