Which of the following sentences reflects the correct use of the mechanics of writing?

Homer's epic poem .... is taught in most American high schools.

The unexpected firing of several employees alerted the staff to the company's financial problems(A) and it led to an outbreak of panic(B) and fear.

Anyone(A) who has been inside that school lately(B) knows what terrible shape it's in(C) so I can understand why the parents are angry about the budget cuts.

The man at the gas station said, 'Stay on the highway for another eighty miles___ ___

There are several basic sentence structures writers can use to add variety to their writing___ among them are simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences.

The unexpected firing of several employees alerted the staff to the company's financial problems(A) and it led to an outbreak of panic(B) and fear.

Which sentence reflects the correct use of the mechanics of writing?

Which sentence correctly uses parentheses and/or brackets.

Ask the boss when this presentation is due___