Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses Quiz

Questions and Answers

Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options.

To connect two independent clauses

To set off nonessential elements containing commas (correct)

To indicate the importance of certain ideas (correct)

To emphasize particular information (correct)

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.

When are colons used? Select three options.

A colon is used to separate two independent clauses.

A colon signals that a list follows. (correct)

A colon follows the greeting in a formal letter. (correct)

A colon appears in 12-hour time notations. (correct)

Which sentences correctly use commas? Select two options.

After his voyage in 1492, Columbus and his men arrived in what they believed to be Southeast Asia. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

Sydney draws visitors from all around the world to see its iconic architectural masterpiece—the Sydney Opera House. Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about Faideaux based on the sentence 'My dog Faideaux won the county dog show'?

The speaker has more than one dog. Signup and view all the answers

How should the underlined section be revised to create parallel structure?

To guide the team that will carry out their vision. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dashes

Used to emphasize particular information in a sentence.
Indicate the importance of certain ideas or concepts.
Set off nonessential elements that contain commas for clarity.

Parallel Structure

Ensures consistency in writing by using the same grammatical form in a list.
Example of correct parallel structure: "The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday."

Colons

A colon signals that a list will follow, introducing elements that relate to the preceding statement.
Commonly used in time notations, especially 12-hour formats.
Typically appears after the greeting in formal letters to indicate the start of the message.

Commas

Essential for clarity and proper sentence structure.
Correct usage examples include:
- "Washington was a general before becoming president, and Jackson was also a general."
- "After his voyage in 1492, Columbus and his men arrived in what they believed to be Southeast Asia."

Dashes in Sentences

Dashes can effectively highlight important phrases or ideas within a sentence.
Example of correct dash usage: "Sydney draws visitors from all around the world to see its iconic architectural masterpiece—the Sydney Opera House."

Inferring from Context

When a specific subject like "My dog Faideaux won the county dog show," is mentioned, it implies the speaker has more than one dog.

Revising for Parallel Structure

To maintain parallelism, phrases in a series or list should be grammatically consistent.
Example revision for parallel structure: Adjust phrases to ensure each part follows the same grammatical pattern, such as matching verb forms.

Description

Test your understanding of restrictive and nonrestrictive words, phrases, and clauses with these flashcards. Explore the use of dashes and parallel structure in sentences to enhance clarity and meaning.