Question

William Shakespeare, the great English playwright was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.

• A. Shakespeare, the great English playwright,
• B. Shakespeare the great English playwright,
• C. Shakespeare, the great, English playwright
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

The correct option is A Shakespeare, the great English playwright,

In the given sentence, Shakespeare has been described as the great English playwright. In such sentence, when a degree or certification is shown after a person's name, it should be set off with commas.

Therefore, in this sentence, a pair of commas should be used around 'the great English playwright'.

The correct answer will be Option A.