Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements

Question 1

In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated?

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Before you start baking, you will need sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract.

Question 2

Read the sentence.Christopher Columbus born in Genoa never did reach mainland North America.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The phrase “born in Genoa” should be set off with commas.

Question 3

Read the sentence.The peripheral nervous system—which is a network of nerves extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body carries signals back and forth.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The peripheral nervous system—which is a network of nerves extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body—carries signals back and forth.

Question 4

Read the sentence.Theodore Roosevelt the twenty-sixth president of the United States was the youngest president to ever hold office.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, was the youngest president to ever hold office.

Question 5

Read the sentence.I need to stop at: the bank, the grocery store, and the dry cleaners.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The introductory text in the sentence cannot stand alone.

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