Practice
1. What is a restrictive clause?
a. Can it be removed from a sentence without losing
the essential meaning?
2. What is a nonrestrictive clause?
a. Can it be removed from a sentence without losing
the essential meaning?
3. State whether the following sentences use restrictive
or nonrestrictive clauses.
a. The Raven, which is Edgar Allen Poe’s most
famous poem, is read by many students.
b. Can you tell me the name of the song that you
mentioned before?
c. I called the girl who I met at the party
d. I ate lunch at McDonalds, which is my favorite
restaurant