Question

Which sentence correctly punctuates its participial phrase?

Answer 1

The sentence that correctly punctuates its participial phrase is A, that is, the one that reads as follows: "Subjected to ridiculous laws, Jews were prevented from joining their Dutch friends in many social activities". When participial phrases introduce the main clause, the two structures should be separated by a comma.

Answer 2

The first one: Subjected to ridiculous laws, Jews were prevented from joining their Dutch friends in many social activites.