Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements

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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.

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.

In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated? Amit's favorite sports are gymnastics, speed skating, and weight lifting. Lena served chips, salsa and guacamole. Ivan wants to climb Mount Everest Mount Rainier, and Mont Blanc. Roses lilies and petunias, are the flowers Rohani planted in her garden.

Amit's favorite sports are gymnastics, speed skating, and weight lifting.

In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated? If you go to the mall, arrive early wear comfortable shoes and have a plan. Before you start baking, you will need sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract. When you pack, be sure to include, sunscreen, towels, and healthy snacks. Once at the library, turn off your phone, lower your voice and browse quietly.

Before you start baking, you will need sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract.

Use the drop-down menus to identify the underlined part of the sentence as restrictive or nonrestrictive. The chicken casserole that Angelo made last night was his best ever. That library book, which I checked out on Tuesday, is about a stock car driver. The boots with the zippers are the ones I want.

restrictive nonrestrictive restrictive

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.

I tried several new foods on my trip: sushi, dragon fruit, and lychees. Diego studies three kinds of dance: jazz, modern, and tap.

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.

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.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Tanna president of the National Honor Society truly enjoys volunteer work. The old house, that my father grew up in, is being completely renovated. My sister, who is a waitress at Billy's Big Burger Shack, is sixteen years old. The bird that built a nest in the oak tree, appears to have an injured wing.

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

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.

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.

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.

The astronauts on the mission were all experienced. One sport that I would like to learn is hockey.

Read the sentence. I need to stop at several places, including: the bank, the grocery store, and the dry cleaners. Which best explains why the colon after "including" should be removed? The colon does not introduce a list of items and is therefore unnecessary. The introductory text in the sentence cannot stand alone. Colons are only used to introduce lists composed of more than three items. Colons are not used to introduce lists of items in sentences.

The introductory text in the sentence cannot stand alone.

Read the sentence. The peripheral nervous system—which is a network of nerves extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body carries signals back and forth. Which revision of the sentence is now properly punctuated? The peripheral nervous system—which is a network of nerves extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body carries signals back and forth. The peripheral nervous system (which is a network of nerves) extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body carries signals back and forth. The peripheral nervous system which is a network of nerves extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body carries signals back and forth. The peripheral nervous system—which is a network of nerves extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body—carries signals back and forth.

The peripheral nervous system—which is a network of nerves extending from your brain and spinal cord to all parts of your body—carries signals back and forth.

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." The phrase "an art history professor" should be set off with commas. The phrase "Valentina's mother" should be set off with a comma. The phrase "at the local museum" should be set off with a comma. The sentence is correct as written.

The phrase "an art history professor" should be set off with commas.

Which sentence contains an underlined restrictive clause? The books that are stacked neatly on the top shelf belong to my great-grandfather. The girl who broke the downstairs window with a baseball is knocking on the front door. The store allowed the items that were purchased less than thirty days ago to be returned. The restaurant, which had its grand opening two months ago, is always crowded.

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

Which sentence contains a restrictive clause? The dance performance, which took place on a bridge, was quite interesting. Adela (who is a star athlete) has joined the debate club. The tree that fell in our driveway will be removed on Tuesday. The cat—which has one green eye and one blue eye—likes to chase mice.

The tree that fell in our driveway will be removed on Tuesday.

Read the sentence. Theodore Roosevelt the twenty-sixth president of the United States was the youngest president to ever hold office. Which revision of the sentence is now properly punctuated? Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, was the youngest president to ever hold office. Theodore Roosevelt the twenty-sixth president (of the United States) was the youngest president to ever hold office. Theodore Roosevelt the twenty—sixth president of the United States—was the youngest president to ever hold office. Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States was the youngest president to ever hold office.

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

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply. Jaden's favorite fruits are: bananas, apples, and grapes. There were several activities offered at the park: hiking, rock-climbing, and swimming. I plan to invite: Maya, Randi, and Asher to my birthday party. She enjoys reading many kinds of books; graphic novels, fantasy novels and mysteries. Makoto told me she has visited three countries: India, Peru, and Germany.

There were several activities offered at the park: hiking, rock-climbing, and swimming. Makoto told me she has visited three countries: India, Peru, and Germany.

Which sentence includes a nonrestrictive clause that is punctuated correctly? We ate pistachio ice cream—which is my favorite and played laser tag. We ate pistachio ice cream which is my favorite, and played laser tag. We ate pistachio ice cream—which is my favorite—and played laser tag. We ate pistachio ice cream (which is my favorite and played laser tag).

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

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? My father loved talking about history, particularly: the Civil War, the Cold War, and the Revolutionary War. There were several scientific processes I wanted to learn about such as, photosynthesis, diffusion, and osmosis. The only states that Marina had yet to visit were: Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Rhode Island. When studying mythology, I learned about several gods and goddesses: Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Hercules.

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

Use the drop-down menus to identify the appositive in each sentence. Their latest album, a fun and catchy collection, lacks the complexity of their early work. Ming plans to hike the Appalachian Trail with her sister, a competitive runner. A huge soccer fan, James cannot wait to watch the World Cup.

a fun and catchy collection a competitive runner a huge soccer fan

Read the sentence. I am planning a trip to London with my uncle, Shazia and Nanette. Which revision is necessary? add a comma after "trip" add a comma after "London" add a comma after "Shazia" add a comma after "and"

add a comma after "Shazia"

Decide whether each group of words is a clause or phrase, and then sort each tile into the appropriate category.

clauses shira yawned I am tired today phrases the old orange cat bright red and shiny jumped over the puddle

Decide whether each sentence below is punctuated correctly. Use the drop-down menus to choose which revisions, if any, are necessary. When you go to the supermarket, please buy eggs, milk, pears, and carrots I plan to go skiing with my sisters, Charles and Boris. Mariana hopes to study chemistry geometry, and Italian.

no revision needed add a comma after Charles add a comma after chemistry

Identify each of the underlined phrases as restrictive or nonrestrictive. Her porcelain doll, a rare collector's item, was sold at an auction. Chris went to Seattle to visit his aunt, a professional chef. The boy with the baseball cap would like to have a turn.

nonrestrictive nonrestrictive restrictive

Use the drop-down menus to indicate whether the underlined part of the sentence is a restrictive phrase, a restrictive clause, a nonrestrictive phrase, or a nonrestrictive clause. The shopping center, where we often go to relax, is being remodeled. The poster by the door is coming off of the wall. Micah, a good friend, is moving to Wisconsin. The bedtime story that my mother used to tell me is being made into a movie.

nonrestrictive clause restrictive phrase nonrestrictive phrase restrictive clause

Decide whether each sentence below is punctuated correctly. Use the drop-down menus to indicate which revisions, if any, are necessary. The American author, Harper Lee, published only one novel. An African grey parrot my pet bird won first prize in the pet show. Jerome's brother, a sophomore at my school, is running for student council.

remove both commas add a comma after parrot and bird no revision needed

Read the sentence. Students who purchase parking spots are able to park in the lot closest to the entrance. The underlined part of the sentence is a restrictive phrase. nonrestrictive phrase. restrictive clause. nonrestrictive clause.

restrictive clause.

Use the drop-down menus to choose the correct relative pronoun for each sentence. The camp ____ I attended last summer is in the Adirondack Mountains. My pet goldfish, ______ I won at the state fair, is named Zippy.

that which

Use the drop-down menus to choose the correct relative pronoun for each sentence. My hockey team— _________ won the state championships last year—will hold tryouts next week. The mug _________ I broke this morning is my dad's favorite. Penguins, ________ live in the Southern Hemisphere, are flightless birds.

which that which

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

which is free for all full-time faculty