Which of the following sentences contains a restrictive phrase?

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That boy is my cousin.
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Our coach, wearing the whistle, is really great.
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My team, which is at bat, is predicted to win.
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The man in the clown suit is an actor we hired.
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1 answer

The sentence that contains a restrictive phrase is:

"The man in the clown suit is an actor we hired."

In this sentence, "in the clown suit" is a restrictive phrase because it specifies which man is being referred to. Without that phrase, the identity of the man would be unclear. The other sentences provide additional information but do not restrict the noun they modify.