Punctuating Nonrestrictive Elements Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses commas to punctuate the nonrestrictive element?

• My brother who is a great cook made dinner last night.

• My brother, who is a great cook, made dinner last night.

• My brother who is a great cook, made dinner last night.

• My brother, who is a great cook made dinner last night.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to punctuate the nonrestrictive element.

• The car (which was red) sped past us.

• The car which was red sped past us.

• The car, which was red, sped past us.

• The car which was red, sped past us.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses dashes to punctuate the nonrestrictive element.

• The teacher—who was very kind—gave us extra time.

• The teacher who was very kind—gave us extra time.

• The teacher—who was very kind, gave us extra time.

• The teacher, who was very kind—gave us extra time.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas to punctuate the nonrestrictive element?

• The book, that I borrowed from the library, was fascinating.

• The book that I borrowed from the library was fascinating.

• The book, which I borrowed from the library, was fascinating.

• The book which I borrowed from the library, was fascinating.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to punctuate the nonrestrictive element.

• My dog (who loves to play) is very energetic.

• My dog who loves to play is very energetic.

• My dog, who loves to play, is very energetic.

• My dog who loves to play, is very energetic.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses dashes to punctuate the nonrestrictive element.

• The movie—which was a comedy—made everyone laugh.

• The movie which was a comedy—made everyone laugh.

• The movie, which was a comedy—made everyone laugh.

• The movie—which was a comedy, made everyone laugh.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas to punctuate the nonrestrictive element?

• The garden, that is full of flowers, is beautiful.

• The garden that is full of flowers is beautiful.

• The garden, which is full of flowers, is beautiful.

• The garden which is full of flowers, is beautiful.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to punctuate the nonrestrictive element.

• The cat (that is very fluffy) is sleeping.

• The cat that is very fluffy is sleeping.

• The cat, that is very fluffy, is sleeping.

• The cat which is very fluffy, is sleeping.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses dashes to punctuate the nonrestrictive element.

• The artist—who is very talented—painted a masterpiece.

• The artist who is very talented—painted a masterpiece.

• The artist, who is very talented—painted a masterpiece.

• The artist—who is very talented, painted a masterpiece.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas to punctuate the nonrestrictive element?

• The river, that flows through the city, is polluted.

• The river that flows through the city is polluted.

• The river, which flows through the city, is polluted.

• The river which flows through the city, is polluted.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B