Question

select the version of the revised sentence that is punctuated correctly.

at the fountain i wished for happiness.
at the fountain, i wished for happiness.
at the fountain; i wished for happiness.
at the fountain, i wished, for happiness.

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence structure

The sentence begins with "At the fountain", which is an introductory prepositional phrase, followed by the independent clause "I wished for happiness".

Apply punctuation rules for introductory phrases

An introductory prepositional phrase of four or more words is typically followed by a comma to separate it from the main independent clause. "At the fountain" contains three words, but placing a comma after it clearly sets off the introductory adverbial modifier from the subject "I".

Evaluate the choices

• "At the fountain I wished for happiness." (Missing a comma to set off the introductory phrase)
• "At the fountain, I wished for happiness." (Correctly uses a comma after the introductory prepositional phrase)
• "At the fountain; I wished for happiness." (Incorrect use of a semicolon; "At the fountain" is a phrase, not an independent clause)
• "At the fountain, I wished, for happiness." (Incorrect extra comma separating the verb "wished" from its prepositional object "for happiness")

Answer:

• (A) At the fountain I wished for happiness.
• (B) At the fountain, I wished for happiness. (Correct answer)
• (C) At the fountain; I wished for happiness.
• (D) At the fountain, I wished, for happiness.