Question

if the relative clause in bold is nonrestrictive, set it off with a comma. if it is restrictive, submit the text without making any changes. sandeep steered his rowboat quietly past the fishing boats and went unnoticed by everyone, except for the man whose fishing line became hopelessly tangled around sandeeps oar.

Explanation:

The relative clause "whose fishing line became hopelessly tangled around Sandeep's oar" is essential to identify which man is being referred to. It is a restrictive relative clause.

Answer:

Sandeep steered his rowboat quietly past the fishing boats and went unnoticed by everyone, except for the man whose fishing line became hopelessly tangled around Sandeep's oar.