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Zorluk: Çok zorPunctuation of Nonessential Elements

Complete the passage by writing the appropriate punctuation mark(s) in the blank to set off the nonessential element.

Cevap:To evaluate the long-term efficacy of the urban revitalization project, researchers conducted a multi-year analysis of local economic indicators. Though the group’s initial reports focused on the fiscal impact of the policy, the committee’s final report—which synthesized data from three separate pilot programs, including the controversial municipal transit initiative【—】offered a far more comprehensive analysis of the social outcomes.

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An em dash (—)
The correct punctuation is an em dash (—) because the nonessential relative clause beginning with 'which synthesized data' is introduced by an em dash after 'report'. To maintain grammatical symmetry, the clause must also be closed with an em dash before the main verb 'offered'.

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1
Identify the subject and main verb of the principal clause in the second sentence.
The subject is 'the committee’s final report' and the main verb is 'offered'.
Understanding the core sentence structure helps isolate any intervening nonessential elements.
2
Examine the grammatical nature of the intervening clause starting with 'which synthesized data'.
The clause 'which synthesized data... municipal transit initiative' is a nonessential relative clause modifying 'the committee’s final report'.
Nonessential elements must be set off from the rest of the sentence using punctuation marks.
3
Locate the punctuation mark used to introduce the nonessential relative clause.
An em dash (—) immediately follows the subject 'report'.
Punctuation setting off nonessential elements must be symmetrical.
4
Select the punctuation mark that matches the opening em dash to close the nonessential clause before the main verb.
An em dash (—) must be placed in the blank.
A matching em dash is required to maintain punctuation symmetry, closing the parenthetical information without causing grammatical asymmetry.

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