Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure — Quiz
Question 3 • English Language Arts 11
Read the sentence. The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in the hopes of winning the trial. Which is the best revision of the sentence?
Answer
A
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury. It was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in hope of winning the trial.
B
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury—it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case—in hope of winning the trial.
C
no change
D
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury, it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case, in hope of winning the trial.