Question

Select the sentence that correctly uses commas in a non-restrictive phrase.

A river, that is polluted, is unsafe for swimming.
Polluted rivers, which can exist anywhere, are unsafe for swimming.
When a river becomes polluted, it is no longer safe for swimming.
However, rivers sometimes become polluted when nearby farms use too many poisons.

Answer 1

I think it is B.

Answer 2

are you sure

Answer 3

Wait.

Answer 4

Now I think it's A. http://www.kentlaw.edu/academics/lrw/grinker/LwtaClauses__Restrictive_and_Nonrest.htm

Answer 5

So now r u sure

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

thanks

Answer 8

Choose the sentence in which the non-restrictive phrase appears in bold.

Mattie, whom I've known since preschool, is the only person I know at my new school.
My friend Mattie is the only person I know at my new school.
Mattie is my oldest friend and the only person I know at my new school.
The only person I know at my new school is Mattie—my oldest friend.

Answer 9

What's in bold?

Answer 10

Nothing i think, i just copy pasted it just read over it.

Answer 11

Ah. Well what do you think it is?

Answer 12

I dont know, i have been working on this for hours and i dont know.

Answer 13

Restrictive clauses limit the possible meaning of a preceding subject. Nonrestrictive clauses tell you something about a preceding subject, but they do not limit, or restrict, the meaning of that subject.

Answer 14

Restrictive clause: The suspect in the lineup who has red hair committed the crime.

Nonrestrictive clause: The suspect in the lineup, who owns a red car, committed the crime.

Answer 15

So........ its a,b,c or d, im not very good with school

Answer 16

Well try to compare the nonrestrictive clause I gave as an example to the options you have. Which one follows along the same pattern?

Answer 17

The answer is definitely A. @greenguy22 and @KyanTheDoodle

Answer 18

Please medal.

Answer 19

I know that. I just wanted greenguy22 to see it.

Answer 20

I'm just saying Kyan jeez chill out. What you need is a Kool-Aid.

Answer 21

DraymondBrown you are a lifesaver, and i do see it.

Answer 22

Are you kidding me?

Answer 23

Aw, thank you so much @greenguy22 you're a true asker at heart.

Answer 24

Whatever, enjoy your medal.

Answer 25

Kyan, you're a true hero at heart too.

Answer 26

Does it matter any more i got the awnser

Answer 27

Both of you guys.

Answer 28

haha no it doesn't matter @greenguy22 what matters now is you got your answer

Answer 29

Tanks again guys

Answer 30

You're super welcome @greenguy22 I appreciate your hope and love and support.