Select the sentence punctuated correctly for coordinate adjectives:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The excavation uncovered a fragile, ancient ceramic vessel from the Tylos era
- Step 1: 'Fragile' and 'ancient' are coordinate adjectives modifying the noun phrase 'ceramic vessel' (you can say 'fragile and ancient' or reverse them).
- Step 2: A comma separates coordinate adjectives: 'fragile, ancient'.
- Step 3: 'Ceramic' is a classifier adjective denoting material, so no comma precedes 'vessel'.
Answer
The excavation uncovered a fragile, ancient ceramic vessel from the Tylos era.
Why not the others: Placing a comma between material and noun is incorrect.
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