Question #N759
The author of the novel "The Scarlet Letter" is Nathaniel Hawthorne, a writer known for his exploration of Puritan society and his insights into the human condition. The book tells the story of Hester Prynn, a young woman who is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her clothing as punishment for adultery. Hawthorne’s novel is considered a landmark work of American literature.
Which choice best corrects the punctuation error in the sentence?
A. The author of the novel "The Scarlet Letter" is Nathaniel Hawthorne, a writer known for his exploration of Puritan society and his insights into the human condition. The book tells the story of Hester Prynn, a young woman who is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her clothing as punishment for adultery. Hawthorne’s novel is considered a landmark work of American literature.
B. The author of the novel "The Scarlet Letter" is Nathaniel Hawthorne, a writer known for his exploration of Puritan society and his insights into the human condition; the book tells the story of Hester Prynn, a young woman who is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her clothing as punishment for adultery. Hawthorne’s novel is considered a landmark work of American literature.
C. The author of the novel "The Scarlet Letter" is Nathaniel Hawthorne, a writer known for his exploration of Puritan society and his insights into the human condition. The book tells the story of Hester Prynn, a young woman who is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her clothing as punishment for adultery, Hawthorne’s novel is considered a landmark work of American literature.
D. The author of the novel "The Scarlet Letter" is Nathaniel Hawthorne, a writer known for his exploration of Puritan society and his insights into the human condition, the book tells the story of Hester Prynn, a young woman who is forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her clothing as punishment for adultery. Hawthorne’s novel is considered a landmark work of American literature.
Correct Answer is: A
The sentence is correctly punctuated as it stands. There is no punctuation error.