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Which of the following sentences punctuates a parenthetical expression correctly?
Maitake mushrooms, not button mushrooms can lower blood pressure.
White and black willow bark not green, can be made into teas that reduce aches and pains.
Mint has a strong and refreshing flavor so it is, not surprising, that chewing on a few leaves can get rid of bad breath.
Native Americans used blueberries, not raspberries, to treat coughs.
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"Native Americans used blueberries, not raspberries, to treat coughs."
Explanation: The parenthetical phrase "not raspberries" is correctly set off by commas on both sides. The other sentences either omit a needed comma or place commas incorrectly.
Explanation: The parenthetical phrase "not raspberries" is correctly set off by commas on both sides. The other sentences either omit a needed comma or place commas incorrectly.
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