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Standard English ConventionsHardRelative pronoun for a clause about findings

Standard English Conventions practice question

The committee published its findings, ____ surprised no one who had followed the inquiry.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. whichCorrect
  2. B. who
  3. C. that
  4. D. it

Answer: A. which

Which introduces the added clause about the findings.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. who
Who refers to people.
C. that
That does not follow a comma in a nonessential clause.
D. it
It makes a comma splice.

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