Correcting Errors in Sentence Structure

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

The animals of Africa such as lions, giraffes, and elephants are surely one of the world's treasures. A. The animals of Africa: such as, lions, giraffes, and elephants are surely one of the world's treasures. B. The animals of Africa: such as, lions; giraffes; and elephants—are surely one of the world's treasures. C. The animals of Africa—such as lions, giraffes, and elephants—are surely one of the world's treasures. Dokad: I would say C the animals of Africa-such as lions, giraffes, and elephants - are surely one of the world treasures. I would go with C because it doesn't use correct punctuation.

Which revision is the most appropriate to correct the errors in the given sentence about the animals of Africa?

The correct revision to best correct the errors in the given sentence is option C: "The animals of Africa—such as lions, giraffes, and elephants—are surely one of the world's treasures." This revision correctly uses em dashes to set off the examples of animals, providing clear and accurate punctuation.

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