Select the sentence with accurate punctuation regarding non-restrictive relative clauses:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Dr. Al-Mutawa, who spearheaded the environmental audit, presented the findings to cabinet
- Step 1: 'Dr. Al-Mutawa' is a specific proper noun; the clause provides extra parenthetical information (non-restrictive).
- Step 2: Non-restrictive clauses must be enclosed by paired commas.
- Step 3: Non-restrictive clauses modifying people use 'who', never 'that'.
Answer
Dr. Al-Mutawa, who spearheaded the environmental audit, presented the findings to cabinet.
Why not the others: Omitting commas makes the clause restrictive; 'that' is incorrect for non-restrictive clauses referring to individuals.
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