Restrictive and Non-Restrictive Clause

Identify the type of clause: The soft cartilage that makes up sharks' skeletons dissolves over time.

• Nonrestrictive

• Restrictive

Read the following: The players who are wearing the red uniforms are winning the game. Which answer choice correctly identifies the correct clause with the proper explanation?

• nonrestrictive clause: If we take out the clause, the original intent of the sentence doesn't change. The information is non essential.

• restrictive clause: If we take out the clause, we won't know which players are winning the game. The information is essential.

Does the following sentence contain a restrictive or nonrestrictive clause?

The computer that is on the front table needs a new battery.

• restrictive

• nonrestrictive

Which of the following indicate a restrictive clause?

• a sentence that includes information that is essential to the meaning of the sentence and does not use commas

• a sentence that includes information that is non-essential to the meaning of the sentence and is offset by commas.

Does the following sentence contain a restrictive or nonrestrictive clause?

The computer that is on the front table needs a new battery.

• restrictive

• nonrestrictive

Is the clause used in the sentence RESTRICTIVE or NONRESTRICTIVE?

Jimmy, whose parents both work as teachers at the school, became class president.

• RESTRICTIVE and is NOT NECESSARY to the sentence

• RESTRICTIVE and IS NECESSARY to the sentence

• NONRESTRICTIVE and is NOT NECESSARY to the sentence

• NONRESTRICTIVE and IS NECESSARY to the sentence

Is the clause used in the sentence RESTRICTIVE or NONRESTRICTIVE?

Sarah, who constantly complains about her poor grades, never studies.

• RESTRICTIVE and is NOT NECESSARY to the sentence

• RESTRICTIVE and IS NECESSARY to the sentence

• NONRESTRICTIVE and is NOT NECESSARY to the sentence

• NONRESTRICTIVE and IS NECESSARY to the sentence

Jeffrey watches Dr. Phil, who is an insightful doctor.

Does this have a nonrestrictive or restrictive clause?

• nonrestrictive

• restrictive

What type of clause is in red: The man who had the handlebar mustache pressed Adam for an answer.

• nonrestrictive

• restrictive

What type of clause is in red: Mr. offer, whose family lives in Germany, will be our guest this weekend.

• Non-restrictive

• Restrictive