Restrictive and Non-Restrictive Clauses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front

What is the effect of removing a non-restrictive clause from a sentence?

Back

Removing a non-restrictive clause does not change the fundamental meaning of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the effect of removing a restrictive clause from a sentence?

Back

Removing a restrictive clause can change the meaning of the sentence significantly.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Can a sentence have both restrictive and non-restrictive clauses?

Back

Yes, a sentence can contain both types of clauses, each serving different purposes.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B