Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements

Question 1

appositiverelative clauserestrictive phraserestrictive clause

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appositive

Question 2

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.

Question 3

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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When studying mythology, I learned about several gods and goddesses: Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Hercules.

Question 4

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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Charles Dickens was a British author who wrote Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Which sentence contains an underlined restrictive clause?

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The store allowed the items that were purchased less than thirty days ago to be returned.

Question 9

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 10

Read the sentence.Christopher Columbus born in Genoa never did reach mainland North America.

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The phrase “born in Genoa” should be set off with commas.

Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements Answers