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QuizMultiple Choice

Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure

Question 8 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_1001370_English 3_S2_2015

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

The phrase “who graduated with honors” adds extra information about Kellen, so it should be set off with commas on both sides. Choice C does this and also correctly separates the items in the list: microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.

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