Select the sentence below that uses proper punctuation to separate a nonessential phrase from the main sentence.

A. Drivers must complete a written test according to the Department of Transportation before receiving their driver's license.

B. Drivers must complete a written test according to, the Department of Transportation, before receiving their driver's license.

C. Drivers must complete a written test, according to the Department of Transportation, before receiving their driver's license.

D. Drivers must, complete a written test, according to the Department of Transportation before receiving their driver's license.

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Celeste Blackwell

27 October, 09:54

Select the sentence below that uses proper punctuation to separate a nonessential phrase from the main sentence.

A. Drivers must complete a written test according to the Department of Transportation before receiving their driver's license.

B. Drivers must complete a written test according to, the Department of Transportation, before receiving their driver's license.

C. Drivers must complete a written test, according to the Department of Transportation, before receiving their driver's license.

D. Drivers must, complete a written test, according to the Department of Transportation before receiving their driver's license.

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Sloane Mccullough · Answer 1

A nonessential phrase, as the name itself states, is not really that important to the sentence - if that part were deleted, the sentence would still make perfect sense. These phrases are always separated from the rest of the sentence with commas. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Drivers must complete a written test, according to the Department of Transportation, before receiving their driver’s license.

The nonessential phrase here is according to the Department of Transportation.