Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Choose the correct option.

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Choose the correct option.

Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.
A . Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.
B . Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, is an accessory used by members of all classes.
C . Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, are an accessory used by members of all classes.
D . Jewelry is accessorized by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.
E . Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes which includes watches, necklaces and wearing earrings.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The problem with this sentence is the misplacement of the clause that describes jewelry. By placing “…including watches, necklaces, and earrings.” after “classes” the reader gets the impression that the classes involves different types of jewelry. By moving the clause, choice “Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, is an accessory used by members of all classes” and choice “Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, are an accessory used by members of all classes” improve the sentence.

However, choice “Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, are an accessory used by members of all classes” commits the error of using a plural form of “to be” (i.e. are) to refer to a collective noun like jewelry that demands a singular verb (i.e. is). Only choice “Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, is an accessory used by members of all classes” places the clause correctly after “jewelry” and ensures that the verb agrees with the subject.