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    Identify the sentence which is grammatically correct.
    Question

    Identify the sentence which is grammatically correct.

    A.

    She likes to dance but, she doesn't like to sing

    B.

    She likes to dance but she doesn't like to sing

    C.

    She likes to dance, but she doesn't like to sing.

    D.

    She likes to dance; but she doesn't like to sing

    Correct option is C

    The correct option is (c).

    Option (c) is grammatically correct because it uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction but to join two independent clauses, and it also ends with a proper full stop.

    Step-by-step reasoning:

    • First clause: She likes to dance (independent clause).
    • Second clause: she doesn't like to sing (independent clause).
    • When two independent clauses are joined by but, a comma is commonly used before but in standard exam-style punctuation.
    • Option (c) correctly uses: , but and ends with a period.

    Why other options are incorrect:

    • (a) Incorrect punctuation: placing a comma after but is wrong; the comma (if used) should come before but, not after it.
    • (b) Missing comma and missing final punctuation; in objective exams, the standard correct form prefers the comma and proper ending.
    • (d) Incorrect use of semicolon: a semicolon generally joins two independent clauses without a conjunction, or it can be used with conjunctive adverbs. Using ; but is considered incorrect in standard exam usage.

    Information booster: A semicolon is properly used like: She likes to dance; she doesn't like to sing. If but is used, the common pattern is: ..., but ...

    So the correct answer is (c)

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