Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off a nonessential clause?
- A. My brother, who lives in Chicago, is visiting next week. ✓
- B. My brother who lives in Chicago, is visiting next week.
- C. My brother, who lives in Chicago is visiting next week.
- D. My brother who, lives in Chicago, is visiting next week.
Correct answer
A. My brother, who lives in Chicago, is visiting next week.
Explanation
A nonessential clause (extra information not needed to identify the subject) should be set off by commas on both sides, as in the correctly punctuated option.
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