Restrictive & Nonrestrictive Clauses

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Do nonrestrictive clauses need commas?

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True

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Identify the type of clause: The soft cartilage that makes up sharks' skeletons dissolves over time. Options: Nonrestrictive, Restrictive

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Restrictive

Front

Which sentence is written correctly?
Options: The students who are wearing purple are talented writers., The students, who are wearing purple, are talented writers.

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The students who are wearing purple are talented writers.

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Which sentence is written correctly?
Options: The horse which is my favorite won the race. , This is the horse that won the race.

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This is the horse that won the race.

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Which sentence is NOT written correctly?
1. My best friend Jackson is at soccer again.
2. Jackson, who is my best friend, is at soccer again.

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Jackson, who is my best friend, is at soccer again.

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The children who live up the street are quite friendly.

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no commas

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Where should commas be placed in the sentence: "The woman who found my missing purse is now my close friend."?

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no commas

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: "Old Chicago is our favorite restaurant which is why we go there often."?

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Comma after restaurant

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Read the following: The players who are wearing the red uniforms are winning the game. Which answer choice correctly identifies the correct clause with the proper explanation?

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restrictive clause: If we take out the clause, we won't know which players are winning the game. The information is essential.

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Combine the sentences: The oranges have been sitting on the table for a week. They are starting to look brown.

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The oranges, which have been sitting on the table for a week, are starting to look brown.