What is the primary function of nonrestrictive clauses?

Commas in Nonrestrictive Clauses

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To provide essential information
To add non-essential details
To introduce a topic
To conclude a discussion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of clause is used without commas?
Dependent clause
Restrictive clause
Independent clause
Nonrestrictive clause
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The dog who bit me is named Muggs', what type of clause is 'who bit me'?
Nonrestrictive
Independent
Restrictive
Interrogative
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the clause 'who bit me' specify in the context of the sentence provided?
The type of dog
Which specific dog
The name of the dog
The action of the dog
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is a clause considered nonrestrictive?
When it specifies which one out of many
When it starts with 'who'
When it adds extra information about an already identified subject
When it is essential to the meaning of the sentence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the rule for using 'that' in clauses?
Nonrestrictive with commas
Restrictive without commas
Always restrictive
Always nonrestrictive
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should 'which' be used in clauses?
Always with commas
Without commas when specifying
Always without commas
With or without commas depending on the sentence
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