Question

1. read the sentence.

the first spanish viceroy of mexico antonio de mendoza was appointed in 1535.
which answer shows proper comma usage?
the first spanish viceroy, of mexico, antonio de mendoza, was appointed in 1535.
the first spanish viceroy of mexico, antonio de mendoza was appointed in 1535.
the first spanish viceroy of mexico antonio de mendoza, was appointed in 1535.
the first spanish viceroy of mexico, antonio de mendoza, was appointed in 1535.

Explanation:

To determine proper comma usage, we analyze the sentence structure. The phrase "Antonio de Mendoza" is an appositive (renames "the first Spanish viceroy of Mexico"), so it should be set off by commas. Let's check each option:

• First option: Incorrectly places commas around "of Mexico" (not an appositive).
• Second option: Missing a comma after "Antonio de Mendoza" (needs to be set off).
• Third option: Missing a comma before "Antonio de Mendoza" (needs to be set off).
• Fourth option: Correctly uses commas to set off the appositive "Antonio de Mendoza" between "Mexico" and "was".

Answer:

D. The first Spanish viceroy of Mexico, Antonio de Mendoza, was appointed in 1535. (Assuming the fourth option is labeled D; adjust label if needed based on actual numbering.)