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?

A restrictive clause is necessary for the sentence to make sense, while a nonrestrictive clause is not. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Restrictive clauses add additional information while nonrestrictive clauses define or restrict the noun or pronoun in the sentence (D) Signup and view all the answers