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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Using Punctuation

Question 1 • RMA FL-1001400-English 4 Semester 2

Read the sentence below. Which revision, if any, is necessary? Thomas Jefferson who was born in Virginia wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Answer
A
The clause “who was born in Virginia” needs to be set off by commas because it is a restrictive element.
B
The clause “who was born in Virginia” needs to be set off by commas because it is a nonrestrictive element.
C
The sentence is correct as written.
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