Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the answer that shows the best punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose 5.

Some scientists maintain that we are born with a fear of snakes.

  1. maintain, that we

  2. maintain that, we

  3. maintain: that we

  4. maintain—that we

  5. Correct as it is
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is punctuated correctly.

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