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QuizMultiple Choice

Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure

Question 1 • DBN LA 6-CR

Which sentence is written correctly?

Answer
A
Kellen—who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
B
Kellen who graduated with honors—will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
C
Kellen, who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
D
Kellen, who graduated with honors will study microorganisms—sensory neurons, and potential energy.

Explanation

“Who graduated with honors” adds extra information about Kellen, so it should be set off by commas on both sides. Choice C does this correctly and also uses commas to separate the three items in the list: microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy. The dashes in A, B, and D are incorrectly placed.

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