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Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses — Quiz

Question 20 • English Language Arts 10

Which sentences correctly use commas? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
For centuries, Japan has been ruled by shoguns, and emperors.
B
After his voyage in 1492, Columbus and his men arrived in what they believed to be Southeast Asia.
C
Two English kings fascinate me, Richard Lionheart and his brother King John.
D
Mansa Musa who ruled Mali in the early 1300s was rich and powerful.
E
Washington was a general before becoming president, and Jackson was also a general.

Explanation

In A, the introductory phrase “After his voyage in 1492” is followed by a comma before the main clause. In D, the comma correctly comes before “and” because it joins two complete sentences: Washington was a general, and Jackson was also a general. C needs commas around “who ruled Mali in the early 1300s,” while E incorrectly separates “shoguns and emperors” with a comma.

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