Question #N1420
The sentence below contains an error in punctuation. Which choice corrects the error? \begin{center}We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish—and a smile! \end{center}
A. We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish, and a smile!
B. We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish and a smile!
C. We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish—and, a smile!
D. We’re having a potluck, so bring your favorite dish; and a smile!
Correct Answer is: A
A comma should be used before the coordinating conjunction "and" in a compound sentence. The original sentence incorrectly uses a dash before the coordinating conjunction, which is an error in punctuation.