Question

Which quotation from the answer choices below demonstrates the use of commas with a nonessential element? a. Each time they caught a glimpse of an animal, Jan's mom would lower her voice while they watched for the animal to come into view. b. Then, just ahead, a deer and her baby, called a fawn, cautiously stepped right onto the trail in front of Jan and her mom. c. While the mother deer stopped and stated at Jan and her mom, she also was making sure her baby was safe. d. "Stay back here, Jan," she said quietly.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. Then, just ahead, a deer and her baby, called a fawn, cautiously stepped right onto the trail in front of Jan and her mom

Explanation:

The quotation from the answer choices below that demonstrates the use of commas with a nonessential element is option B.

This is because a nonessential clause or phrase means that it can be removed from a sentence without affecting the main idea of the sentence. Commas can be used to set apart nonessential elements.