Question

question 3
choose the sentence that uses the comma(s) correctly.
ela.e1.c.4.1 use the rules of and make intentional decisions about
standard english grammar and conventions to write compositions with
varied sentence structures.
after finishing her research paper, she felt both relieved and exhausted.
after finishing her research paper she felt both relieved and exhausted.
after finishing her research paper, she, felt both relieved and exhausted.
after finishing her research paper she felt both relieved and exhausted.

Explanation:

When a participial phrase ("After finishing her research paper") introduces an independent clause ("she felt both relieved and exhausted"), a comma must separate the introductory phrase from the main clause. The other options either omit this necessary comma or place it incorrectly within the independent clause.

Answer:

After finishing her research paper, she felt both relieved and exhausted.