Question #N146
The author of "The Cat in the Hat" Margaret Wise Brown, published many beloved children's books. She wrote her books in a simple, repetitive style that is very easy for young children to understand and remember. Brown's writing is considered a model of good writing for children's books, as it is both entertaining and educational.
Which choice best completes the sentence with the correct punctuation?
A. The author of "The Cat in the Hat", Margaret Wise Brown, published many beloved children's books.
B. The author of "The Cat in the Hat" Margaret Wise Brown published many beloved children's books.
C. The author of "The Cat in the Hat," Margaret Wise Brown, published many beloved children's books.
D. The author of "The Cat in the Hat," Margaret Wise Brown published many beloved children's books.
Correct Answer is: C
The correct answer is C. The sentence includes a parenthetical statement, which needs to be set off with commas. Choice A incorrectly uses a comma after the author's name, which is not necessary. Choice B has no punctuation for the parenthetical statement. Choice D uses a comma after the parenthetical statement but not before, which is not correct.