Restrictive + Nonrestrictive Clauses
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What is the difference between a restrictive clause and a nonrestrictive clause?

  • A restrictive clause is necessary for the sentence to make sense while a nonrestrictive clause is not. (correct)
  • A restrictive clause adds additional information while a nonrestrictive clause defines or restricts the noun or pronoun in the sentence
  • A restrictive clause is set off by commas while a nonrestrictive clause is not.
  • A restrictive clause is not necessary for the sentence to make sense while a nonrestrictive clause is.

    • What is the purpose of a nonrestrictive clause in a sentence?

  • It adds additional information that is necessary for the sentence to make sense
  • It defines or restricts the noun or pronoun in the sentence
  • It sets off the sentence with commas.
  • It adds additional information that is not necessary for the sentence to make sense (correct)

    • In the sentence "My sister, who is a doctor, is coming to visit," which clause is nonrestrictive?

  • "My sister"
  • "who is a doctor" (correct)
  • "is coming to visit"
  • "My sister, who is a doctor"

    • How is a restrictive clause different from a nonrestrictive clause?

    <p>A restrictive clause is necessary for the sentence to make sense, while a nonrestrictive clause is not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you tell the difference between a restrictive clause and a nonrestrictive clause?

    <p>Restrictive clauses add additional information while nonrestrictive clauses define or restrict the noun or pronoun in the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a nonrestrictive clause?

    <p>&quot;My sister, who is a doctor&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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