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Standard English ConventionsEasyClosing comma of a who clause

Standard English Conventions practice question

Kim, who lives next ____ has a new bike.

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

  1. A. door,Correct
  2. B. door
  3. C. door;
  4. D. door.

Answer: A. door,

The clause "who lives next door" is opened by a comma and must be closed by one.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. door
The clause is never closed.
C. door;
A semicolon leaves "has a new bike" as a fragment.
D. door.
A full stop leaves both parts incomplete.

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