Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. The convention being tested is the use of verb forms and punctuation within a sentence. The sentence’s subject is “Udé,” and its finite main verb is “honors.” This choice correctly uses the nonfinite participle “having referred” to form a supplementary element (“having...excellence”) describing Udé. The comma after “Udé” appropriately marks the boundary before that supplementary element.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect because using the finite verb “has referred” creates an ungrammatical sentence. The sentence already has the finite main verb “honors,” so “has referred” can’t also function as a second main verb here without additional punctuation or conjunctions. Moreover, no punctuation is needed when a subject (“Udé”) is immediately followed by a finite verb (“has referred”).
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because using the finite verb “has referred” creates an ungrammatical sentence. The sentence already has the finite main verb “honors,” so “has referred” can’t also function as a second main verb here without additional punctuation or conjunctions.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect because using the finite verb “referred” creates an ungrammatical sentence. The sentence already has the finite main verb “honors,” so “referred” can’t also function as a second main verb here without additional punctuation or conjunctions.
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