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Nonrestrictive elements

Quiz by Candice Ellis

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  • Q1
    What is a nonrestrictive element in a sentence?
    A descriptive word that only modifies the first noun
    A type of verb that shows action
    A part that is necessary for the sentence to make sense
    A part of the sentence that adds extra information but can be removed without changing the main meaning
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following sentences contains a nonrestrictive element?
    The car parked outside is mine.
    My brother, who loves soccer, plays for the school team.
    My brother who loves soccer plays for the school team.
    The cat that is black sleeps on the couch.
    30s
  • Q3
    What punctuation is typically used to set off nonrestrictive elements?
    Exclamation marks
    Semicolons
    Periods
    Commas
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of a nonrestrictive element?
    The book that was published last year became a bestseller.
    The painting on the wall is new.
    The dog that barks loudly lives here.
    The book, which was published last year, became a bestseller.
    30s
  • Q5
    Why are nonrestrictive elements important in writing?
    They are always required for correct grammar.
    They provide additional information to enhance the reader's understanding.
    They make sentences shorter and simpler.
    They change the meaning of the main sentence.
    30s
  • Q6
    In which of the following sentences is the nonrestrictive element correctly punctuated?
    The movie, that was released in 2020, won several awards.
    The movie which was released in 2020 won several awards.
    The movie, which was released in 2020, won several awards.
    The movie which was released in 2020, won several awards.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive element?
    My sister, that is an artist, painted that mural.
    My sister who is an artist painted that mural.
    My sister, who is an artist, painted that mural.
    My sister that is an artist painted that mural.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following best describes a nonrestrictive element in a sentence?
    It always starts with a conjunction.
    It is additional information that can be removed without changing the sentence's main idea.
    It must be in parentheses.
    It is a required part that makes the sentence complete.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following sentences correctly identifies a nonrestrictive element?
    My dog, who loves to play fetch, is very energetic.
    My dog who loves to play fetch is very energetic.
    My dog that loves to play fetch is very energetic.
    My dog, that loves to play fetch, is very energetic.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the role of a nonrestrictive element in a sentence?
    To provide extra information that enhances the meaning of the sentence.
    To limit the information about the noun.
    To act as the main verb in the sentence.
    To replace the subject of the sentence.
    30s

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