Which of the Following Is True About Standards for Punctuation

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about standards for punctuation in business writing?

• A) Commas should not be used to set off parenthetical expressions.
• B) Commas should not be used to set off an appositive.
• C) Transitional expressions should not be set off with commas.
• D) A comma should not be placed after an introductory phrase.
• E) The question mark should not be used with indirect questions.

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Definitions:

Social Institutions

Established systems or structures within society that dictate certain patterns of behavior or relationships, such as the family, education, or religion.

Structuration Theory

A social theory that suggests social structures are shaped by human agency, and in turn, these structures shape individuals' behaviors and practices.

Ontologically

Relating to the branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature of being and existence.

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation, lacking clearness or definiteness; often a source of uncertainty or confusion.