Relative Clauses: Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive Practice
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English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about a relative clause?
It provides information about a noun within a sentence.
It is a dependent clause and CANNOT stand alone.
It begins with a relative pronoun.
A relative clause can be restrictive or nonrestrictive.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following accurately describes a RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE?
a sentence that includes information that is ESSENTIAL to the meaning of the sentence and DOES NOT USE commas, dashes, or parentheses
a sentence that includes information that is NOT ESSENTIAL to the meaning of the sentence and IS OFFSET by commas, dashes, or parentheses
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following accurately describes a NON-RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE?
a sentence that includes information that is ESSENTIAL to the meaning of the sentence and IS NOT OFFSET by commas, dashes, or parentheses
a sentence that includes information that is NOT ESSENTIAL to the meaning of the sentence and IS OFFSET by commas, dashes, or parentheses
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following sentence:
The players who are wearing the red uniforms are winning the game.
Which answer choice correctly identifies and explains the type of clause used?
Restrictive Clause: The information is essential. If the clause is removed, the sentence becomes vague. The reader does not know which players are winning the game.
Nonrestrictive clause: The information is not needed. If the clause is removed, the original intent of the sentence doesn't change.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following sentence:
The soft cartilage that makes up sharks' skeletons dissolves over time.
Which answer choice correctly identifies and explains the type of clause used?
Restrictive Clause: The information is essential. If the clause is removed, the sentence becomes vague. The information identifies what type of soft cartilage, otherwise it would be unknown.
Nonrestrictive clause: The information is not needed. If the clause is removed, the original intent of the sentence doesn't change.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following sentence:
Olive Garden is our favorite restaurant, which is why we go there often.
Which answer choice correctly identifies and explains the type of clause used?
Restrictive Clause: The information is essential. If the clause is removed, the sentence becomes vague. The information identifies the restaurant.
Nonrestrictive clause: The information is not needed. If the clause is removed, the original intent of the sentence doesn't change.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relative pronoun in the following sentence?
Sarah, who constantly complains about her poor grades, never studies.
Sarah
who
complains
poor
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1A
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