Nonessential and Essential Clauses
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an essential clause?
Back
An essential clause (or restrictive clause) provides information that is necessary to understand the meaning of the sentence. It is not set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a nonessential clause?
Back
A nonessential clause (or non-restrictive clause) adds extra information to a sentence but is not necessary for its meaning. It is set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of commas in introductory phrases?
Back
Commas are used after introductory phrases to separate them from the main clause, clarifying the sentence structure.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are FANBOYS?
Back
FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. They are used to connect clauses, phrases, and words.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.1.1G
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a sentence with an essential clause?
Back
An essential clause should not be set off by commas, as it is crucial to the meaning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate a sentence with a nonessential clause?
Back
A nonessential clause should be set off by commas, as it provides additional, non-crucial information.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of commas in a list?
Back
Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.2A
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.1.2C
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