Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements

Question 1

Read the sentence.I need to stop at: the bank, the grocery store, and the dry cleaners.

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The introductory text in the sentence cannot stand alone.

Question 2

Read the sentence.The college cafeteria, which is free for all full-time faculty, is a popular and safe environment for students to study.

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which is free for all full-time faculty

Question 3

Read the sentence.Theodore Roosevelt the twenty-sixth president of the United States was the youngest president to ever hold office.

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Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, was the youngest president to ever hold office.

Question 4

Read the sentence.Henry David Thoreau, often known as the father of environmentalism wrote the book entitled Walden.

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add a comma after “environmentalism”

Question 5

Read the sentence.When Letasha went to the store, she bought several baking goods: milk, sugar, and cinnamon.

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The colon is correctly placed and necessary because the introductory text can stand alone.

Question 6

Which sentence contains a nonrestrictive clause that is punctuated correctly?

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My boss, who was recently promoted again, is great at motivating her employees.

Question 7

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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My sister, who is a waitress at Billy’s Big Burger Shack, is sixteen years old.

Question 8

Read the sentence.I am planning a trip to London with my uncle, Shazia and Nanette.

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add a comma after “Shazia”

Question 9

Read the sentence.Students who purchase parking spots are able to park in the lot closest to the entrance.

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restrictive clause.

Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements Answers