Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements

Question 1

Which sentences contain relative clauses? Check all that apply.Palm trees, which grow in warm climates, typically have large leaves.My brother bought me a laptop that has a built-in camera.The painting, one of many owned by French monarchs, is in the museum.The guide who led us through the canyon was very friendly.The cavern with the largest stalagmite is the one I want to visit.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Palm trees, which grow in warm climates, typically have large leaves.; My brother bought me a laptop that has a built-in camera.; The guide who led us through the canyon was very friendly.

Question 2

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.My science teacher, who is new to my school, is encouraging me to enter the science fair.My friend Ray a figure skater would like to learn to play chess.Javier made a sculpture out of seashells, that he found on the beach.The roses that I planted in my garden have not yet bloomed.The winning dog which is a collie completed the course in only twelve seconds.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

My science teacher, who is new to my school, is encouraging me to enter the science fair.; The roses that I planted in my garden have not yet bloomed.

Question 3

Which sentence includes a nonrestrictive clause that is punctuated correctly?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

We ate pistachio ice cream—which is my favorite—and played laser tag.

Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements Answers

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