Using Punctuation

Question 20 • CARE_24_25_TX-English IV B

Read the sentence.The entire first period class agreed that yesterday’s algebra homework which the teacher assigned was a really fun challenge.

Answer

Insert commas around “yesterday’s algebra homework” because it is a restrictive element.

Insert a comma after “the entire first period class” because it is a restrictive element.

Insert commas around “which the teacher assigned” because it is a nonrestrictive element.

Insert a comma before “a really fun challenge” because it is a nonrestrictive element.

Explanation

“Which the teacher assigned” adds extra information about “yesterday’s algebra homework”; it does not identify which homework is meant, since “yesterday’s” already specifies it. A nonrestrictive clause is set off with commas, so add a comma before “which” and another after “assigned.” The correct choice is C, commas around “which the teacher assigned.”

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