Question

Find the correctly punctuated sentence:

• A. My sister who lives in Mumbai is coming to visit.
• B. My sister, who lives in Mumbai, is coming to visit.
• C. My sister who lives in Mumbai, is coming to visit.
• D. My sister, who lives in Mumbai is coming to visit.

Hint:

Use commas to enclose non-restrictive clauses (extra information) introduced by ``who'' or ``which,'' but omit them for restrictive clauses essential to the sentence's meaning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In English grammar, relative clauses are used to provide additional information about a noun without changing the meaning of the sentence. These clauses are often introduced by relative pronouns like "who," "which," or "that." When a relative clause is non-essential or non-restrictive (meaning the sentence would still make sense without it), it should be set off by commas. This is because non-restrictive clauses add extra information that isn't crucial to identifying the noun they describe.

In the given sentence options, the clause "who lives in Mumbai" is non-restrictive as it adds additional information about "My sister" but isn't necessary to identify who "My sister" is; therefore, it needs to be enclosed with commas:

• My sister, who lives in Mumbai, is coming to visit.

This option correctly uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause, while other options either place commas incorrectly or omit them entirely.