Lenihan Parenthetical Elements

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What are parenthetical elements?

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Parenthetical elements are words, phrases, or clauses that provide additional information in a sentence but can be removed without changing the sentence's main meaning.

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What punctuation is used to set off parenthetical elements?

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Commas, dashes, or parentheses are used to set off parenthetical elements.

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What is a nonrestrictive element?

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A nonrestrictive element is information that is not essential to the meaning of a sentence and can be removed without altering the sentence's overall meaning.

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How do you identify a nonrestrictive element in a sentence?

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Look for phrases or clauses that provide extra information but are not necessary for the sentence to make sense.

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What punctuation is used to set off a range of dates?

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Parentheses are used to set off a range of dates.

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Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive element?

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Dr. Montgomery, the art teacher at Trent Lott Academy, is very creative.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in a sentence?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarifications without interrupting the main flow of the sentence.

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What is the difference between restrictive and nonrestrictive elements?

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Restrictive elements are essential to the meaning of a sentence, while nonrestrictive elements provide extra information that can be omitted.

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How do you punctuate a nonrestrictive clause?

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A nonrestrictive clause is punctuated with commas before and after the clause.

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What is an example of a nonrestrictive element?

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In the sentence 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting,' 'who lives in New York' is a nonrestrictive element.