Non-Restrictive Clauses

The library, which has over 10,000 books, is a quiet place to study. True/False: This sentence contains a non-restrictive clause.

• True

• False

Our neighbor, who is a firefighter, helped organize the event. True/False: This sentence contains a non-restrictive clause.

• True

• False

My friend Sarah, who loves to paint, showed me her latest artwork. True/False: This sentence contains a non-restrictive clause.

• True

• False

The river, which flows through the town, is often used for kayaking. True/False: This sentence contains a non-restrictive clause.

• True

• False

Which of the following is correctly punctuated?

• The lamp which was given to me by Aunt Betsy is on the bedside table.

• The lamp, which was given to me, by Aunt Betsy, is on the bedside table

• The lamp, which was given to me by Aunt Betsy, is on the bedside table.

Nonrestrictive clauses needs commas.

• True

• False

Which answer choice demonstrates the best way to combine the following sentences? The oranges have been sitting on the table for a week. They are starting to look brown.

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

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

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

Which of the following sentences contains a non-restrictive clause?

• The car that is parked outside is mine.

• The car, which is parked outside, is mine.

• The car parked outside is mine.

• The car which is parked outside is mine.

Identify the non-restrictive clause in the following sentence: 'The book, which was published last year, has won several awards.'

• The book

• which was published last year

• has won several awards

• The book has won several awards

True/False: Non-restrictive clauses are essential to the meaning of a sentence.

• True

• False