A) Replace the colon after “therefore” with a comma.
B) Replace the semicolon after “weekend” with a comma.
C) Replace the semicolon after “weekend” with a colon.
D) Replace the colon after “therefore” with a semicolon.
The answer is A.
In order to correct the punctuation in the sentence, it is necessary to replacethe colon after the transition "therefore" with a comma. Transitions connect the ideas between two sentences, they are also called conjunctive adverbs. A transition occurs in the second of two related sentences, and, in the case of this sentence, a comma should follow "therefore".
b. False
The statement: The social customs of the time play a part in the story of "The Necklace," is true.
"The Necklace" is an 1884 short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is known for its twist ending (Ironic ending), which was a hallmark of de Maupassant's style. One of the themes depicted within "The Necklace" is the dichotomy of reality vs. appearance. Madame Loisel is a beautiful woman on the outside, but inside she is discontented with her less-than-wealthy lifestyle.