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Question #N735

The chef, who has worked in many prestigious restaurants around the world, is known for his innovative use of spices. He uses a variety of spices, both common and exotic, to create complex and flavorful dishes. In his latest cookbook, the chef shares his signature recipes and techniques, encouraging home cooks to experiment with spices. What is the best way to punctuate the sentence: 'The chef who has worked in many prestigious restaurants around the world is known for his innovative use of spices'?

In this sentence, the phrase "who has worked in many prestigious restaurants around the world" is a

A. dependent clause, so it should be set off by commas.

B. nonessential element, so it should be set off by commas.

C. restrictive clause, so it should not be set off by commas.

D. simple sentence, so it should not be set off by commas.

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Correct Answer is: B

The phrase "who has worked in many prestigious restaurants around the world" provides additional information about the chef, but it isn't essential to understanding who the chef is. Nonessential elements are set off by commas. So the correct answer is B.