Standard English ConventionsMediumCommas around a nonessential phrase about origin
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ originally from Portugal, has run the cafe for twenty years.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. owner,Correct
- B. owner
- C. owner;
- D. owner:
Answer: A. owner,
'Originally from Portugal' is nonessential and set off by commas.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. owner
- The phrase is left open.
- C. owner;
- A semicolon splits the subject.
- D. owner:
- A colon splits the subject.
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