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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?

  1. A. owner,Correct
  2. B. owner
  3. C. owner;
  4. 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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