Question

To be a great judge is to show mercy not harshness.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part in the above-mentioned sentence.

• A. show, mercy not
• B. show mercy, not
• C. NO CHANGE
• D. show, mercy, not

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

According to general rule, if the dependent clause is not essential to the meaning of the sentence, it should be set off with a comma.

In the given sentence it says, 'To be a great judge is to show mercy', even if we omit the remaining part the sentence will still hold its meaning.

Therefore, according to the rule, the correct answer will be Option C.