Restrictive and Non-Restrictive Clauses
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a restrictive clause?
Back
A restrictive clause is a part of a sentence that provides essential information about the noun it modifies. It is not set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a non-restrictive clause?
Back
A non-restrictive clause is a part of a sentence that adds extra information about the noun it modifies but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. It is set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a non-restrictive clause in a sentence?
Back
A non-restrictive clause can be identified by the presence of commas before and after it, indicating that the information is additional and not essential.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation is typically used with non-restrictive clauses?
Back
Non-restrictive clauses are typically set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation is typically used with restrictive clauses?
Back
Restrictive clauses do not use commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a restrictive clause.
Back
The book that I borrowed from the library is fascinating.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a non-restrictive clause.
Back
My sister, who lives in California, is visiting us next week.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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