1. Which kind of punctuation are used to set off nonrestrictive clauses? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

Question

A. Parentheses
B. Periods
C. Dashes
D. Colons
E. Quotes

2. Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause?
A. My friend watched a movie yesterday--my favorite one.
B. The dog--who is black and brown jumped over the fence.
C. Her (Oldest Sister) Mallory has a wonderful singing voice.
D. I like to eat pizza (Best with extra cheese while it is hot.)

3. Why are nonrestrictive clauses used?
A. To add detail without changing the original meaning of the sentence.
B. To make a conclusion.
C. To complete an incomplete sentence.
D. To ask a question.

4. Use the sentence to answer the question.
'In December--when it gets cold--I like to use a soft, warm blanket.'
What is the nonrestrictive clause in the sentence?
A. I like to use.
B. In December.
C. When it gets cold.
D. A soft, warm blanket.

5. Use the sentence to answer the question.
'I always play soccer my favorite sport on Saturday'
How could you punctuate the nonessential clause in the sentence?
A. I always play soccer--my favorite sport--on Saturday.
B. I always play soccer my favorite sport (on Saturday).
C. I always play soccer--my favorite sport on Saturday.
D. I always play soccer (my favorite sport--on Saturday.

The answers are coming in!! Let's gooo! ;3

Answer 1

1. A, C. Parentheses, Dashes.
2. A. My friend watched a movie yesterday--my favorite one.
3. A. To add detail without changing the original meaning of the sentence.
4. C. When it gets cold.
5. A. I always play soccer--my favorite sport--on Saturday.

And there are your answers, my friend! <3

Answer 2

Ranoren is 100% correct