Question

which of the following shows correct punctuation for the underlined portion of sentence 12 (reproduced below)? although limitless options may appear beneficial on the surface, the evidence increasingly supports the counterintuitive idea that consumers may derive greater satisfaction—and even a sense of liberation from more constrained, thoughtfully curated choices. a. satisfaction (and even a sense of liberation), b. satisfaction, and even a sense of liberation c. satisfaction— and even a sense of liberation — d. satisfaction, and even a sense of liberation —

Explanation:

The original dash - used to set off the non - essential phrase "and even a sense of liberation" - is correct. Option C maintains the correct punctuation with the em - dash on both sides of the non - essential element. Parentheses (Option A) would make the element seem more like an afterthought. Option B lacks the necessary punctuation to set off the phrase. Option D has incorrect punctuation order.

Answer:

C. satisfaction— and even a sense of liberation —