C. Using Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses Correctly Rewrite each sentence, correcting punctuation errors. If a word at the end of a line is broken incorrectly, but there is a correct way of breaking it, show the word broken correctly in your revision. If the word may not be broken, move the entire word to the second line.
1. Astronomers estimate that the numbe- r of stars visible to the naked eye from Earth is around 8,000.
2. Four thousand stars are visible from the northern hemisphere and—as you might guess 4,000 are visible fro-
m the southern hemisphere.
3. At any one time, only 2,000 (of the 4,000 stars are visible from e-
ither hemisphere.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility