Question

In order to set apart a nonessential element in the middle of a sentence, the comma(s) must __________.

A not be used to set apart a nonessential element
B be placed before the nonessential element
C be placed after the nonessential element
D be placed both before and after the nonessential element

Answer 1

d: commas must be placed before and after the nonessential element
ex//
Jeff, my husband, went to the store.

Answer 2

Answer: D) be placed both before and after the nonessential element.

Step-by-step explanation: When we use commas to separate a nonessential element (or subordinate clause) that is in the middle of a sentence, from the rest of the sentence (usually the independent clause), we have to put a comma before and another one after the nonessential element, for example: Mary, my boyfriend's sister, is very tall. So the correct answer is the corresponding to option D.