The words "in the refrigerator" form a restrictive phrase. A restrictive phrase is essential to the meaning of the sentence because it specifies which tomatoes are being referred to, distinguishing them from others that may not be in the refrigerator.
In the sentence, "The tomatoes in the refrigerator will not be as sweet as the others," the words "in the refrigerator" form...
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a restrictive phrase.
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a nonrestrictive phrase.
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a restrictive clause.
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a nonrestrictive clause.
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