Shakespeare's Hamlet _______ is considered one of the greatest plays ever written _______ continues to be performed worldwide.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
which is considered one of the greatest plays ever written
, which is considered one of the greatest plays ever written,
—which is considered one of the greatest plays ever written
, which is considered one of the greatest plays ever written—
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. This question tests comma usage with nonrestrictive clauses.
- Context clues: There's only one Hamlet by Shakespeare, so the clause is nonessential.
- Meaning: Nonrestrictive clauses are set off by commas on both sides.
- Verify: "Shakespeare's Hamlet, which is considered one of the greatest plays ever written, continues..." correctly adds extra info.
💡 Strategy: Unique proper nouns take ", which" clauses with commas on both sides.
Choice A is incorrect because it lacks commas. Choice C is incorrect because a single dash creates asymmetry. Choice D is incorrect because it mixes comma and dash.