Which Sentence Is Correctly Punctuated

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• A)The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule, but it still will take several months to complete the project.
• B)The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but it still will take several months to complete the project.
• C)The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule but, it still will take several months to complete the project.

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Definitions:

Dictum

A statement, opinion, or remark within a judicial decision that is not necessary for the decision itself, and therefore not legally binding as precedent.

Nonbinding

An agreement, decision, or result that does not legally compel compliance or enforcement.

Court's Reasoning

The rationale or justification given by a court for its decision, explaining how it applied the law to the facts of the case.

Dicta

Comments, examples, or explanations provided by a judge in a legal opinion that are not necessary to the decision and thus not legally binding as precedent.