Punctuating Restrictive And Nonrestrictive Elements

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In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated?
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b
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Which sentences contain a restrictive or nonrestrictive relative clause? Check all that apply.
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a b d
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Read the sentence. Christopher Columbus born in Genoa never did reach mainland North America. Which revision is necessary to create proper punctuation within the sentence?
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a
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Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.
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b c
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Read the sentence. An expert in organ transplants, the chief surgeon of the hospital routinely spoke at conferences. The underlined portion of the sentence is known as a(n)
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a
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Read the sentence. I am planning a trip to London with my uncle, Shazia and Nanette. Which revision is necessary?
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c
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Which sentence contains a nonrestrictive clause that is punctuated correctly?
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b
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Read the sentence. The peripheral nervous system—which is a network of nerves extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body carries signals back and forth. Which revision of the sentence is now properly punctuated?
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d
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Which sentence contains an underlined restrictive clause?
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c
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Read the sentence. Theodore Roosevelt the twenty-sixth president of the United States was the youngest president to ever hold office. Which revision of the sentence is now properly punctuated?
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a