Which of the following sentences contains a restrictive clause?

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As a reader, I prefer inspirational books.
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Books that inspire me are my favorites.
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Inspirational books are my favorites.
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This book, which is so inspiring, is a favorite of mine.

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The sentence that contains a restrictive clause is:

Books that inspire me are my favorites.

In this sentence, "that inspire me" is a restrictive clause because it specifies which books are being referred to—those that inspire the speaker.