Restrictive and Non-Restrictive Clauses

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What is a restrictive clause?

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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.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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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.

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How can you identify a non-restrictive clause in a sentence?

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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.

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What punctuation is typically used with non-restrictive clauses?

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Non-restrictive clauses are typically set off by commas.

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What punctuation is typically used with restrictive clauses?

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Restrictive clauses do not use commas.

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Provide an example of a restrictive clause.

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The book that I borrowed from the library is fascinating.

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Provide an example of a non-restrictive clause.

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My sister, who lives in California, is visiting us next week.

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

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

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

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

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

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