Restrictive and Non-Restrictive Clauses
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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 necessary for the meaning of the sentence and is not set off by commas.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a non-restrictive clause?
Back
A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning. It is set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a restrictive clause in a sentence.
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
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a non-restrictive clause in a sentence.
Back
My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you identify a restrictive clause?
Back
A restrictive clause can be identified by checking if the sentence loses its meaning without it. If it does, it's restrictive.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you identify a non-restrictive clause?
Back
A non-restrictive clause can be identified by the presence of commas. If the sentence still makes sense without it, it's non-restrictive.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation is used with non-restrictive clauses?
Back
Non-restrictive clauses are set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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