Commas with Nonrestrictive Relative Clauses
Commas with Nonrestrictive Relative Clauses
Commas with Nonrestrictive Relative Clauses
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Common Core Language Standard 2
Since restrict means to keep within certain limits or to not allow beyond a certain area, then opposite meaning must mean to allow outside of certain limits or permit beyond a certain area. In mechanics we have to show that these words and meanings are not limited within the clause and so we use punctuation.
Today’s mechanics lesson is on how to use commas with nonrestrictive relative clauses. Remember that a clause has a noun and a connected verb.
Now let’s read the mechanics lesson and study the examples.
The relative pronouns who, whom, whose, and which, but not that, begin nonrestrictive relative clauses. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive relative clauses from the noun or pronoun before the clause. Example: The girl, who sits in the corner, is sleepy.
Now circle or highlight what is right and revise what is wrong according to mechanics lesson.
Practice: The politician, who promised to fix the economy, who pledged to lower taxes and who swore to protect the environment, was defeated soundly at the polls.
Let’s check the Practice Answers.
Mechanics Practice Answers: The politician, who promised to fix the economy, who pledged to lower taxes,and who swore to protect the environment, was defeated soundly at the polls.
Now let’s apply what we have learned.
Writing Application: Write your own sentence using a nonrestrictive relative clause in the middle of the sentence.
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