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Nonrestrictive Elements Lesson

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8th Grade

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Nonrestrictive Elements Lesson
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a nonrestrictive modifier?

A nonrestrictive modifier is a word or phrase that adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential for the sentence to make sense.

A nonrestrictive modifier is a word or phrase that is always necessary for the sentence to make sense.

A nonrestrictive modifier is a word or phrase that limits the meaning of a sentence.

A nonrestrictive modifier is a word or phrase that changes the subject of a sentence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of a nonrestrictive modifier in a sentence.

The book which I borrowed from the library was very interesting.

The book, which I borrowed from the library, was very interesting.

The book I borrowed from the library was very interesting.

The book, I borrowed from the library, was very interesting.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does a nonrestrictive modifier differ from a restrictive modifier?

A nonrestrictive modifier can be removed without changing the core meaning of the sentence, while a restrictive modifier is essential to the meaning of the sentence.

A nonrestrictive modifier provides additional information about the subject, while a restrictive modifier focuses on the object.

A nonrestrictive modifier changes the tense of the sentence, while a restrictive modifier does not.

A nonrestrictive modifier is always placed at the beginning of a sentence, while a restrictive modifier is placed at the end.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Explain the purpose of using nonrestrictive modifiers in writing.

Nonrestrictive modifiers are used in writing to enhance the reader's understanding and add depth to the text.

Nonrestrictive modifiers in writing serve to confuse the reader and make the text less clear.

Nonrestrictive modifiers are unnecessary in writing and should be avoided.

Nonrestrictive modifiers are used in writing to limit the reader's understanding.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Identify the nonrestrictive modifier in the following sentence: 'The book, which I borrowed from the library, was very interesting.'

The book

very interesting

which I borrowed from the library

borrowed from the library

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Rewrite the sentence 'The movie, which was directed by Steven Spielberg, won multiple awards.' without the nonrestrictive modifier.

The movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, won multiple awards.

The movie won multiple awards.

The movie won multiple awards, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.

The movie, which won multiple awards, was directed by Steven Spielberg.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use commas with nonrestrictive modifiers?

Commas are not necessary with nonrestrictive modifiers

It is important to use commas with nonrestrictive modifiers to set off additional information that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

Using commas makes the sentence harder to read

Nonrestrictive modifiers should always be placed in parentheses instead of using commas

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