Asked by Makayla
Is the adjective clause in this sentence restrictive or nonrestrictive?
The puppy that came to our back door was cold and hungry.
nonrestrictive
restrictive
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restrictive
Explanation: The clause "that came to our back door" specifies which puppy is meant (it defines the noun), so it is essential to the meaning and therefore restrictive. The use of "that" also signals a restrictive clause.
Explanation: The clause "that came to our back door" specifies which puppy is meant (it defines the noun), so it is essential to the meaning and therefore restrictive. The use of "that" also signals a restrictive clause.
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