Grade 6 · Reading & language
Set off a nonessential clause
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There is exactly one school garden. Which sentence correctly sets off the extra clause?
- The school garden, which faces, south gets afternoon sun.
- The school garden which faces south gets, afternoon sun.
- The school garden, which faces south, gets afternoon sun.
- The school garden which, faces south, gets afternoon sun.
See the answer & why
The school garden, which faces south, gets afternoon sun.
Which faces south adds information to the uniquely identified garden.
A little hint: When a clause adds information without identifying which person or thing you mean, set it off on both sides.
When a clause adds information without identifying which person or thing you mean, set it off on both sides.
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