Commas in Nonrestrictive Clauses

What is the primary function of nonrestrictive clauses?

• To provide essential information

• To add non-essential details

• To introduce a topic

• To conclude a discussion

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which type of clause is used without commas?

• Dependent clause

• Restrictive clause

• Independent clause

• Nonrestrictive clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence 'The dog who bit me is named Muggs', what type of clause is 'who bit me'?

• Nonrestrictive

• Independent

• Restrictive

• Interrogative

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the rule for using 'that' in clauses?

• Nonrestrictive with commas

• Restrictive without commas

• Always restrictive

• Always nonrestrictive

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In which case would you use a comma with 'which'?

• When it is essential to the sentence

• When it adds non-essential information

• When it starts a sentence

• When it ends a sentence

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What type of clause requires no commas?

• Nonrestrictive with essential info

• Restrictive with non-essential info

• Restrictive

• Nonrestrictive

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a nonrestrictive clause?

• The dog, that is outside, barked loudly.

• Bring me the book that is on the table.

• The dog that bit me is outside.

• Bring me the book, which is on the table.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A