Adjective Clauses

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.

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What is the difference between an essential clause and a nonessential clause?

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An essential clause provides necessary information to identify the noun it modifies, while a nonessential clause adds extra information but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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Identify the type of clause: 'who is accompanied by a guitarist' in the sentence 'A flamenco dancer, who is accompanied by a guitarist, typically wears bright and colorful clothing.'

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Nonessential Clause

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Identify the type of clause: 'that are difficult to learn' in the sentence 'Folk dances often require steps that are difficult to learn.'

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Essential Clause

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What role does a nonessential clause play in a sentence?

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A nonessential clause adds additional information but is not crucial for the sentence's meaning.

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Provide an example of an essential clause in a sentence.

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'The Pueblo rain dancers wore outfits with symbols that represented lightening, thunder, clouds, and rainbows.'

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Provide an example of a nonessential clause in a sentence.

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'Red, which signifies happiness and good fortune in China, is the favorite ribbon color.'

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What punctuation is typically used with nonessential clauses?

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Nonessential clauses are usually set off by commas.

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What punctuation is typically used with essential clauses?

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Essential clauses are not set off by commas.

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How can you identify an essential clause in a sentence?

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An essential clause can be identified by checking if the sentence loses its meaning without it.