Commas with Nonrestrictive Elements

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What is a nonrestrictive element?

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A nonrestrictive element is a part of a sentence that adds extra information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. It can be removed without changing the 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 additional information about a noun but do not limit or define it. These elements are usually set off by commas.

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What punctuation is used to set off nonrestrictive elements?

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Commas are used to set off nonrestrictive elements in a sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a nonrestrictive element.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting this weekend.

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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 and are not set off by commas, while nonrestrictive elements add extra information and are set off by commas.

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In the sentence 'The car, which is red, is fast,' what is the nonrestrictive element?

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The nonrestrictive element is 'which is red'.

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Why is it important to use commas with nonrestrictive elements?

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Using commas correctly helps clarify the meaning of a sentence and indicates that the information is additional rather than essential.

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What is a parenthetical element?

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A parenthetical element is similar to a nonrestrictive element; it adds extra information to a sentence and is usually set off by commas.

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Rewrite the sentence correctly: 'My sister a talented artist is painting a mural.'

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My sister, a talented artist, is painting a mural.

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Identify the nonrestrictive element in this sentence: 'The book, which I borrowed from the library, is fascinating.'

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The nonrestrictive element is 'which I borrowed from the library'.