My Long-Legged Shaggy-Haired Dog

Where should a comma be inserted in the sentence?

My long-legged shaggy-haired dog bounded down the twisting trail after me.

A. after dog

B. after twisting

C. after long-legged

D. after shaggy-haired

Answer

C. after long-legged

The comma should be inserted after "long-legged" in the sentence "My long-legged shaggy-haired dog bounded down the twisting trail after me." This helps to improve the flow of the sentence and make it easier to read.

By adding a comma after "long-legged," the sentence becomes: "My long-legged, shaggy-haired dog bounded down the twisting trail after me."

The comma helps to separate the two adjectives describing the dog, making it clearer for the reader to understand the description. It also aids in maintaining the correct syntax and flow of the sentence.

So, the correct placement of the comma in this sentence is after "long-legged."