10
QuizMultiple Choice

Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements

Question 10 • GA-Literature and Composition I

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Answer
A
The house which has been vacant—is finally for sale.
B
The statue, which is made of copper is well crafted.
C
One country—that I would like to visit—is Australia.
D
One play that I would like to read is Julius Caesar.

Explanation

In D, “that I would like to read” identifies which play is meant, so it is essential information and should not be set off with commas. A incorrectly uses a dash where a comma is needed to separate the nonessential clause “which has been vacant.” B needs a comma after “copper” to close the nonessential clause. C incorrectly sets off the essential clause “that I would like to visit” with dashes.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.