Question

Explain why the phrase in this sentence is nonrestrictive, or nonessential to the sentence:
My youngest brother, Julian, is already taller than I am. Make the writing short

Answer 1

The phrase "Julian" is nonrestrictive because it provides additional information about "my youngest brother" but is not essential to understanding the main point of the sentence. The sentence would still make sense and convey the same basic meaning without it: "My youngest brother is already taller than I am." Nonrestrictive elements are typically set off by commas.