Commas, parentheses, dashes for nonrestrictive elements FAC
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to set off a nonrestrictive clause.
The painting (which was finished last year) is now on display at the museum.
The painting which was finished last year is now on display (at the museum).
The painting, (which was finished last year), is now on display at the museum.
The painting (which was finished last year is now) on display at the museum.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'The painting (which was finished last year) is now on display at the museum.' This sentence properly uses parentheses to set off the nonrestrictive clause, providing additional information without altering the main meaning.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses dashes to set off a nonrestrictive clause?
Our dog Max who is afraid - of thunder - hides under the bed during storms.
Our dog Max, who is afraid of thunder hides under - the bed - during storms.
Our dog Max - who is afraid of thunder - hides under the bed during storms.
Our dog Max - who is afraid of thunder, hides under the bed - during storms.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'Our dog Max - who is afraid of thunder - hides under the bed during storms.' This sentence properly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive clause, providing additional information about Max.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which revision correctly adds punctuation to the nonrestrictive clause? Original sentence: The library which is located downtown has a huge collection of books.
The library, which is located downtown has a huge collection, of books.
The library (which is located downtown) has a huge collection of books.
The library, which is located downtown, has a huge collection of books.
The library, which is located downtown has a huge collection, of books.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'The library, which is located downtown, has a huge collection of books.' It properly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive clause, clarifying that the information is additional and not essential.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the error in punctuation in the following sentence: Mrs. Adams who is my math teacher is very kind and helpful.
It needs parentheses around "who is my math teacher."
It needs commas around "who is my math teacher."
It needs dashes around "who is my math teacher."
Correct as is
Answer explanation
The sentence requires commas around "who is my math teacher" because it is a non-restrictive clause. This means the information is additional and not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences correctly uses dashes?
My aunt—who lives in New York—visits us every summer.
My aunt who lives in New York—visits us every summer.
My aunt—who lives in New York, visits us every summer.
My aunt—who lives in New York visits us—every summer.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence is 'My aunt—who lives in New York—visits us every summer.' because it properly uses dashes to set off the non-essential clause, enhancing clarity without disrupting the flow.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to set off the nonrestrictive clause.
My car which (is almost 10 years old) still runs like new.
My car, which (is almost 10 years old), still runs like new.
My car (which is almost 10 years old) still runs like new.
My car, (which is almost 10 years old) still runs like new.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'My car (which is almost 10 years old) still runs like new.' because parentheses are used to set off the nonrestrictive clause, providing additional information without altering the main sentence's meaning.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive clause?
The pizza which - has extra cheese - is still in the oven.
The pizza, which - has extra cheese, is still in the oven.
The pizza, which has - extra cheese, is still in the oven.
The pizza - which has extra cheese - is still in the oven.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'The pizza - which has extra cheese - is still in the oven.' This sentence properly uses dashes to set off the nonrestrictive clause, indicating that the information is additional and not essential to the main clause.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
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