Standard English ConventionsHardCommas around a nonessential relative clause
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ____ which was planted to mark the coronation, is the only one that never fruits.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. tallest tree,Correct
- B. tallest tree
- C. tallest tree;
- D. tallest tree —
Answer: A. tallest tree,
The 'which' clause is nonessential and is closed by a comma, so it opens with one.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. tallest tree
- Closed but not opened.
- C. tallest tree;
- A semicolon can't open a clause that a comma closes.
- D. tallest tree —
- A dash can't pair with the closing comma.
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