Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly. (Points : 1)
The oil from Eucalyptus trees which are native, to Australia is known for its medicinal properties.
The oil from Eucalyptus trees, which are native to Australia, is known for its medicinal properties.
The oil from Eucalyptus trees which are native to Australia is known, for its medicinal properties
Which sentence do you think is punctuated correctly? I'll be glad to check your answer.
To find the sentence that is punctuated correctly, we need to look for correct placement of commas. Commas are used to separate a nonessential clause from the main clause in a sentence. In this case, the nonessential clause is "which are native to Australia."
Option 1: "The oil from Eucalyptus trees which are native, to Australia is known for its medicinal properties."
- This sentence places the comma incorrectly, separating "native" and "to Australia." This is incorrect punctuation.
Option 2: "The oil from Eucalyptus trees, which are native to Australia, is known for its medicinal properties."
- This sentence correctly places the comma after "trees" and before "which." This is the correct punctuation.
Option 3: "The oil from Eucalyptus trees which are native to Australia is known, for its medicinal properties."
- This sentence places the comma incorrectly, separating "known" and "for its medicinal properties." This is incorrect punctuation.
Therefore, the sentence that is punctuated correctly is Option 2: "The oil from Eucalyptus trees, which are native to Australia, is known for its medicinal properties."