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

Question

The poet ____ was born in Hull.

Accepted Answer

A. Philip Larkin. "The poet" alone does not identify anyone, so the name is essential and takes no commas.

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B. , Philip Larkin, — Commas would mean there is only one poet in the world.

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C. Philip Larkin, — A lone comma cuts the subject from its verb.

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D. , Philip Larkin — Opened but not closed.

Standard English Conventions practice question