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Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements Answers

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Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.The dog (that was barking) was a St. Bernard.That sculpture which is made of scrap metal was designed by an older artist.The astronauts on the mission were all experienced.The bicycle—that has the best brakes—is a European brand.One sport that I would like to learn is hockey.

A
The dog (that was barking) was a St. Bernard.
B
That sculpture which is made of scrap metal was designed by an older artist.
C
The astronauts on the mission were all experienced.
D
The bicycle—that has the best brakes—is a European brand.
E
One sport that I would like to learn is hockey.
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Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.Adriana (who won a prestigious art award last year) is studying painting in school.Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting—in school.Adriana, who won a prestigious art award last year, is studying painting in school.Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year—is studying painting in school.Adriana who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting in school.

A
Adriana (who won a prestigious art award last year) is studying painting in school.
B
Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting—in school.
C
Adriana, who won a prestigious art award last year, is studying painting in school.
D
Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year—is studying painting in school.
E
Adriana who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting in school.
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Read the sentence and determine which revision, if any, is necessary."Valentina’s mother an art history professor often gives lectures at the local museum.”

A
The phrase “an art history professor” should be set off with commas.
B
The phrase “Valentina’s mother” should be set off with a comma.
C
The phrase “at the local museum” should be set off with a comma.
D
The sentence is correct as written.
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In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated?

A
Amit’s favorite sports are gymnastics, speed skating, and weight lifting.
B
Lena served chips, salsa and guacamole.
C
Ivan wants to climb Mount Everest Mount Rainier, and Mont Blanc.
D
Roses lilies and petunias, are the flowers Rohani planted in her garden.
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Which sentences are correctly punctuated? Check all that apply.Spencer needs to call: her grandmother, her best friend, and her aunt.I tried several new foods on my trip: sushi, dragon fruit, and lychees.Kavita used four different materials in her collage, paper, photos, beads: and shells.Diego studies three kinds of dance: jazz, modern, and tap.He will buy: seeds, potting soil, and a rake for the community garden.

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Spencer needs to call: her grandmother, her best friend, and her aunt.
B
I tried several new foods on my trip: sushi, dragon fruit, and lychees.
C
Kavita used four different materials in her collage, paper, photos, beads: and shells.
D
Diego studies three kinds of dance: jazz, modern, and tap.
E
He will buy: seeds, potting soil, and a rake for the community garden.
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restrictive✔ nonrestrictive

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restrictive
B
✔ nonrestrictive
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✔ restrictive phraserestrictive clausenonrestrictive phrasenonrestrictive clause

A
✔ restrictive phrase
B
restrictive clause
C
nonrestrictive phrase
D
nonrestrictive clause
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✔ thatwhich

A
✔ that
B
which
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restrictive phraserestrictive clausenonrestrictive phrasenonrestrictive clause

A
restrictive phrase
B
restrictive clause
C
nonrestrictive phrase
D
nonrestrictive clause
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✔ restrictivenonrestrictive

A
✔ restrictive
B
nonrestrictive
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restrictive phraserestrictive clause✔ nonrestrictive phrasenonrestrictive clause

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restrictive phrase
B
restrictive clause
C
✔ nonrestrictive phrase
D
nonrestrictive clause
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that✔ which

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that
B
✔ which
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restrictive phrase✔ restrictive clausenonrestrictive phrasenonrestrictive clause

A
restrictive phrase
B
✔ restrictive clause
C
nonrestrictive phrase
D
nonrestrictive clause

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