Relative, restrictive, and nonrestrictive clauses

Mr. Sawka coaches wrestling, a unique sport, at Thomas Dale.

Does this have a nonrestrictive or restrictive clause?

What is the clause?

• nonrestrictive

• restrictive

• Mr. Sawka coaches wrestling

• a unique sport

• at Thomas Dale

What is the function of a restrictive relative clause?

• The function of a restrictive relative clause is to provide non-essential information about the noun it modifies.

• The function of a restrictive relative clause is to modify a verb in the sentence.

• The function of a restrictive relative clause is to connect two independent clauses.

• The function of a restrictive relative clause is to provide essential information about the noun it modifies.

The Great Gatsby set in the 1920s is a novel about the American Dream.

• non-restrictive appositive

• non-restrictive clause

• restrictive clause

• non-restrictive participial phrase

• restrictive participial phrase

Combine these sentences by using Relative Clause.

The door was repaired . It was broken.

• The door which was broken was repaired.

• The door who was repaired.It was broken.

• The door that was repaired it was broken.

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.

I come from a city …….. in the southern part of the country.

• located

• locating

• locates

• which located

Decide if the adjective clause is necessary or unnecessary:

People who want to get good grades need to work hard.

• Necessary

• Unnecessary

Alicia Keys, who is well-known for her exceptional voice, has been nominated for numerous music awards.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Which is the defining relative clause?

• The car, which was bought by my brother, has broken down!

• The car that was bought by my brother has broken down!

Some of the people __________ to the party can’t come.

• inviting
• invited
• who invited
• who they are invited