Directions: The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of statements, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.
Statement: Using punctuation in your writing helps the reader to clearly understand the message that is being conveyed. Punctuation primarily helps to indicate the pauses and the emphasis on certain ideas or thoughts that are discussed in the text.
Which of the following assumptions hold true?
1
There are fifteen basic punctuation marks in English grammar.
2
The absence or presence of a comma can change the entire meaning of a sentence.
3
The first word of every sentence is capitalized, signalling that a new sentence has begun.
4
All of these
5
None of these