There are a few words that typically signal a nonrestrictive clause in a complex sentence. These include:
"which" "who" "whose" "that"
These words typically introduce a clause that provides additional information about the subject of the sentence, but which is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. For example:
The house which we live in is over 100 years old.
In this sentence, the clause "which we live in" is nonrestrictive, because it provides additional information about the house, but does not restrict the meaning of the sentence to only referring to houses that we live in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a non-restrictive clause?
A non-restrictive clause provides additional, non-essential information.
Why is the'who'clause in this sentence nonrestrictive?
The 'who' clause in the sentence provides added but not essential information, which is signaled by commas.
What is an essential restrictive clause?
An essential restrictive clause is one which has information identifying the exact way a noun should be understood. Restrictive clauses do not use commas usually and removing it would change the meaning of the phrase. It is essential or necessary to the intended purpose of the sentence, and loss of its commas would make the sentence difficult or impossible to understand.
What is an example of a nonrestrictive sentence?
This nonrestrictive sentence states that there is more than one example of the noun.
What is a non restrictive clause in a contract?
A non-restrictive clause is a clause that provides additional, non-essential information.
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