Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses Flashcard

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause provides essential information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence, helping to identify it. It is not set off by commas.

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What is a nonrestrictive clause?

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A nonrestrictive clause provides additional information about a noun or pronoun but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. It is set off by commas.

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How should a restrictive clause be punctuated?

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A restrictive clause should not be punctuated with commas.

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How should a nonrestrictive clause be punctuated?

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A nonrestrictive clause should be set off by commas.

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What is the main difference between restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses?

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Restrictive clauses provide essential information, while nonrestrictive clauses provide additional, non-essential information.

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Provide an example of a restrictive clause.

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The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.

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Provide an example of a nonrestrictive clause.

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The book, which I borrowed from the library, is due tomorrow.

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What is the purpose of a restrictive clause?

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To limit the meaning of a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a nonrestrictive clause?

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To provide additional information or clarification about a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

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What punctuation is used to set off a nonrestrictive clause?

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Commas are used to set off a nonrestrictive clause.