Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure

Question 1

“Jim my father is going to drive me to the mall.”Which element in the sentence is nonrestrictive?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

my father

Question 2

Choose the proper punctuation for the sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Jim, my father, is going to drive me to the mall.

Question 3

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The game, which lasted twelve innings, ended with a Red Sox victory!

Question 4

What effect does the punctuation have on the meaning or impact of this sentence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It emphasizes the Red Sox’s win.

Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure Answers