In each of the following question, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the correct one.
Correct answer: D. Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was liberal-minded.
- A. Our clergyman, who united the entire aspite the entire congregation.congregation, was liberal minded.
- B. Our clergyman who united the entire congregation was liberal minded.
- C. Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was liberal minded.
- D. Our clergyman, who united the entire congregation, was liberal-minded.
Explanation
- The phrase "who united the entire congregation" is a non-essential clause, providing additional information about the clergyman. It is correctly set off by commas before and after the clause.- The hyphen in "liberal-minded" is correct because it forms a compound adjective modifying the noun "clergyman". This indicates that the clergyman has a liberal mindset or attitude.
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