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Review: the Comma, Answer 2.

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Question:
The university gave, the two top scholars Janet and him, gold medals and framed certificates of merit.
Answer:
The university gave the two top scholars, Janet and him, gold medals and framed certificates of merit.
Explanation:
The comma after gave in the original sentence incorrectly separates the verb from its object. You need a pair of commas around Janet and him because the element is non-restrictive.


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