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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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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.