MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The scientists who discovered the new species of bacteria are all graduates of the same university. They are conducting a long-term study of the bacteria’s effects on the environment. The research team has published several papers on their findings, which have been well-received by the scientific community.
Which choice best completes the sentence with correct punctuation?
A
Their findings, which have been well-received by the scientific community.
B
Their findings which have been well-received by the scientific community.
C
Their findings; which have been well-received by the scientific community.
D
Their findings, which have been well-received by the scientific community;
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence is a complex sentence with a nonrestrictive clause. Nonrestrictive clauses are set off with commas. The sentence should read: "The research team has published several papers on their findings, which have been well-received by the scientific community."
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