Mastering Commas in Nonrestrictive Elements

This video tutorial focuses on improving writing skills by teaching the correct use of commas with non-restrictive clauses. It explains the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses, provides examples of each, and demonstrates how to correctly place commas around non-restrictive clauses. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand how to enhance sentence clarity and avoid confusion in writing.

Why is it important to use commas correctly with non-restrictive clauses?

• To make the sentence longer

• To make the sentence sound better

• To avoid confusing the reader

• To add more words to the sentence

What is a non-restrictive clause?

• A clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence

• A clause that is always at the end of a sentence

• A clause that can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning

• A clause that always starts with 'who'

What is another name for non-restrictive clauses?

• Essential clauses

• Main clauses

• Restrictive clauses

• Non-essential clauses

How are non-restrictive clauses typically set off in a sentence?

• With periods

• With dashes

• With parentheses

• With commas

Which type of clause adds information that is essential to the meaning of the sentence?

• Restrictive clause

• Descriptive clause

• Non-essential clause

• Non-restrictive clause

In the sentence 'Students who study for the exam should get a good grade,' what type of clause is 'who study for the exam'?

• Non-essential

• Non-restrictive

• Descriptive

• Restrictive

In the sentence 'Jake, who is a construction management major, worked for his father's company,' what type of clause is 'who is a construction management major'?

• Main

• Restrictive

• Essential

• Non-restrictive

Where should commas be placed in the sentence 'Sam who owns a dog wishes to buy a cat'?

• Before 'Sam' and after 'cat'

• No commas are needed

• Before 'who' and after 'wishes'

• Before 'who' and after 'dog'

What question should you ask to identify a non-restrictive clause?

• Does the clause add essential information?

• Does the clause change the meaning of the sentence?

• Is the clause at the beginning of the sentence?

• Is the clause a main clause?

What is the purpose of setting off non-restrictive clauses with commas?

• To make the sentence longer

• To separate additional information

• To end the sentence

• To highlight the main clause