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What is the difference between a restrictive clause and a nonrestrictive clause?
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?
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?
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?
How is a restrictive clause different from a nonrestrictive clause?
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How can you tell the difference between a restrictive clause and a nonrestrictive clause?
How can you tell the difference between a restrictive clause and a nonrestrictive clause?
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Which of the following is an example of a nonrestrictive clause?
Which of the following is an example of a nonrestrictive clause?
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