Question #N1186
The scientists who discovered the new species of bacteria are all graduates of the same university. They are conducting a long-term study of the bacteria’s effects on the environment. The research team has published several papers on their findings, which have been well-received by the scientific community.
Which choice best completes the sentence with correct punctuation?
A. Their findings, which have been well-received by the scientific community.
B. Their findings which have been well-received by the scientific community.
C. Their findings; which have been well-received by the scientific community.
D. Their findings, which have been well-received by the scientific community;
Correct Answer is: A
The sentence is a complex sentence with a nonrestrictive clause. Nonrestrictive clauses are set off with commas. The sentence should read: "The research team has published several papers on their findings, which have been well-received by the scientific community."