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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
"David's wife" is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element- we don't need this information to understand the sentence. Thus, the correct answer is "We are going to go with Caroline, David's wife, to the grocery store after dinner. "
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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
"As I've said many times" is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don't need the information to understand the sentence.
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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
"Which were expensive" is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. It extra information that we didn't need to understand the main point of the sentence.
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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: His best friend, who played the saxophone in middle school, enjoyed the symphony.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
“who played saxophone in middle school” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information to understand the sentence.
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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: The town, located in southern Michigan, has many historic buildings.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “located in southern Michigan” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information to understand the sentence.
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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: The students ran onto the playground, which was covered in snow.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “which was covered in snow” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information to understand the sentence.
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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: Marvin said that Utah, where he grew up, would be a great place to visit.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “where he grew up” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information to understand the sentence.
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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: My uncle, who is seven feet tall, played basketball in college.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “who is seven feet tall” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information to understand the sentence.
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Correct Answer: Karen has been dating Justin, her boyfriend, for over a year.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “her boyfriend” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information to understand the sentence.
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Select the answer that correctly uses parentheses to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: It is not necessary (as I’ve said many times) to take notes during the video.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “as I’ve said many times” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information to understand the sentence.
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Select the answer that correctly uses parentheses to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: Claire (who was 11 years old) was presented with a medal for winning the chess tournament.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “who was 11 years old” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information to understand the sentence. Claire was presented with a medal for winning the chess tournament.
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Select the answer that correctly uses dashes to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: The two most populated countries - China and India - are in Asia.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “China and India” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information for the sentence to make sense. The two most populated countries are in Asia.
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Select the answer that correctly uses commas to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
Correct Answer: Greg walked to the library, which was far away.
Explanation: A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “which was far away” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information for the sentence to make sense. Greg walked to the library.
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Select the answer that correctly uses dashes to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “look at the size of his paws” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information for the sentence to make sense.
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Select the answer that correctly uses dashes to set off a non-restrictive or parenthetical element.
A non-restrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence’s meaning. The sentence would still make sense without the parenthetical element.
In this case, “the giraffe and African elephant” is the non-restrictive or parenthetical element. We don’t need this information for the sentence to make sense.
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