Restrictive/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 cannot be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning. It can be removed without altering the overall meaning.

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How do you punctuate a non-restrictive clause?

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Non-restrictive clauses are set off by commas in a sentence.

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How do you punctuate a restrictive clause?

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Restrictive clauses are not set off by commas in a sentence.

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Example of a restrictive clause in a sentence.

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The book that you lent me was fascinating.

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Example of a non-restrictive clause in a sentence.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

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

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Removing a restrictive clause changes the meaning of the sentence.

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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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Identify the clause type: 'The car that is parked outside is mine.'

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Restrictive clause.

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Identify the clause type: 'My car, which is red, is parked outside.'

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Non-restrictive clause.