Correcting Punctuation Errors: Commas for Dependent Clauses Practice Test

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Unlike his contemporaries, the author abhorred fancy displays of his verbal acuity preferring to use simplified language.

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

The fourth place finisher at the Olympics receives nothing, but the satisfaction of representing their country and competing.