Which of the following sentences should have commas removed from its restrictive phrase?

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My friend, who likes to wear bowties, is going with us to the dance.
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The guy, in the bowtie, is funny.
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The bowtie, when worn properly, is a great accessory.
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That guy, who is admittedly quite funny, is brave to wear a bowtie.
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1 answer

The sentence that should have commas removed from its restrictive phrase is:

That guy, who is admittedly quite funny, is brave to wear a bowtie.

In this case, "who is admittedly quite funny" is a non-restrictive clause and does use commas correctly. However, if you meant to inquire about removing commas from a restrictive phrase, none of the examples provided necessitate this adjustment.

Just to clarify:

  • A restrictive clause (or phrase) provides essential information to identify the noun it modifies and should not be set off by commas.
  • A non-restrictive clause adds non-essential information and should be set off by commas.

If you're looking for a specific sentence with a restrictive clause needing punctuation changes, none of the examples fit that criteria.