English

Question

Which sentence below

shows the correct

punctuation of an

introductory transitional

phrase?

A. Nevertheless reading Shakespeare,

takes practice and copious footnotes.

B. Nevertheless, reading Shakespeare

takes practice and copious footnotes.

C. Nevertheless, reading Shakespeare,

takes practice and copious footnotes.

D. Nevertheless reading Shakespeare

takes practice and copious footnotes.

Answer

B. Nevertheless, reading Shakespeare takes practice and copious footnotes.

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The correct punctuation of an introductory transitional phrase is shown in option B: "Nevertheless, reading Shakespeare takes practice and copious footnotes." In this sentence, the transitional phrase "Nevertheless" is followed by a comma to separate it from the main clause. This comma serves to indicate a pause and helps to clarify the structure and meaning of the sentence. The absence of a comma in the other options (A, C, and D) would result in incorrect punctuation.