Which of the following is true about standards for punctuation in business writing?
A) Restrictive clauses should be set off with commas.

B) The items listed in a series should not be separated by commas.

C) Commas should be used to set off parenthetical expressions.

D) Colon should not be used to introduce an enumeration.

E) Colon should not be used to introduce a formal quotation, or a statement of explanation.

Question

Which of the following is true about standards for punctuation in business writing?
A) 	Restrictive clauses should be set off with commas.

B) 	The items listed in a series should not be separated by commas.

C) 	Commas should be used to set off parenthetical expressions.

D) 	Colon should not be used to introduce an enumeration.

E) 	Colon should not be used to introduce a formal quotation, or a statement of explanation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Commas are indeed used to set off parenthetical expressions in business writing, providing clarity and improving readability by indicating which parts of a sentence are additional or less essential information.

Which of the Following Is True About Standards for Punctuation