Parenthetical Elements Quick Check

Question

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Question
Which sentence explains why commas are used with nonrestrictive elements?(1 point)
Responses

Commas add more information to clauses and nonrestrictive elements.
Commas add more information to clauses and nonrestrictive elements.

Commas set off clauses and nonrestrictive elements from the rest of the sentence.
Commas set off clauses and nonrestrictive elements from the rest of the sentence.

Commas come at the beginning of clauses and nonrestrictive elements.
Commas come at the beginning of clauses and nonrestrictive elements.

Commas split clauses or nonrestrictive elements into smaller, easier-to-read parts.

Answer 1

Commas set off clauses and nonrestrictive elements from the rest of the sentence.