An essential clause is a part of the sentence that is necessary for the full meaning of the sentence. The relative pronoun "that" is used with essential clauses. For instance, "This is the book that changed my life." Here, the clause "that changed my life" is essential for understanding which book is being talked about. Without it, the sentence does not carry the same meaning.
On the other hand, a nonessential clause, also known as a nonrestrictive clause, provides additional information about the noun, but its removal would not change the core meaning of the sentence. The relative pronoun "which" is used with nonessential clauses. For example, "The park, which is next to the library, is very large." In this sentence, "which is next to the library" provides additional information, but removing it does not change the basic information: The park is very large.
The relative pronoun that is used with an essential clause, and the relative pronoun which is used with a nonessential clause. In 3–5 sentences, explain when to use each pronoun and the difference between the two types of relative clauses. (2 points)
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Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
This summer, a popular sandwich shop called Mark’s Deli will be opening downtown. The deli will offer free tastings of their most popular sandwiches on Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. The samples will include mouth-watering bites of the Veggie Deluxe, a wrap with roasted vegetables and hummus, the Italian Combo, a selection of Italian meats and cheeses on a roll, and the famous B.L.T., made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted rye bread. Mark’s Deli already has several other locations including Boston, Massachusetts, Brooklyn, New York, and Portland, Maine.
Rewrite the paragraph, replacing commas with semicolons where they are needed.
This summer, a popular sandwich shop called Mark’s Deli will be opening downtown. The deli will offer free tastings of their most popular sandwiches on Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. The samples will include mouth-watering bites of the Veggie Deluxe, a wrap with roasted vegetables and hummus, the Italian Combo, a selection of Italian meats and cheeses on a roll, and the famous B.L.T., made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted rye bread. Mark’s Deli already has several other locations including Boston, Massachusetts, Brooklyn, New York, and Portland, Maine.
Rewrite the paragraph, replacing commas with semicolons where they are needed.
This summer, a popular sandwich shop called Mark’s Deli will be opening downtown; the deli will offer free tastings of their most popular sandwiches on Friday, May 10; Saturday, May 11; and Sunday, May 12. The samples will include mouth-watering bites of the Veggie Deluxe, a wrap with roasted vegetables and hummus; the Italian Combo, a selection of Italian meats and cheeses on a roll; and the famous B.L.T., made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted rye bread. Mark’s Deli already has several other locations including Boston, Massachusetts; Brooklyn, New York; and Portland, Maine.
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