Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements
Question 84447 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.Adriana (who won a prestigious art award last year) is studying painting in school.Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting—in school.Adriana, who won a prestigious art award last year, is studying painting in school.Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year—is studying painting in school.Adriana who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting in school.
Answer
A
Adriana (who won a prestigious art award last year) is studying painting in school.
B
Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting—in school.
C
Adriana, who won a prestigious art award last year, is studying painting in school.
D
Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year—is studying painting in school.
E
Adriana who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting in school.
Explanation
The added information “who won a prestigious art award last year” is a nonessential clause, so it should be enclosed by matching punctuation. Choice A uses parentheses, C uses commas, and D uses a pair of dashes correctly. B does not place the dashes around the clause, and E leaves the clause unmarked.
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