These sentences are similarly constructed, but only one contains a restrictive clause. The commas have been omitted to eliminate any clues. Which sentence contains a restrictive clause?
A) My cousin who lives in New Jersey is a senior in college.
B) Edgar Allan Poe who wrote "The Raven" is a great American poet.
C) That piece of chocolate cake which probably has a million calories in it was delicious.
D) He reads and studies maps for fun which is no exaggeration!

Question

These sentences are similarly constructed, but only one contains a restrictive clause. The commas have been omitted to eliminate any clues. Which sentence contains a restrictive clause?
A) My cousin who lives in New Jersey is a senior in college.
B) Edgar Allan Poe who wrote "The Raven" is a great American poet.
C) That piece of chocolate cake which probably has a million calories in it was delicious.
D) He reads and studies maps for fun which is no exaggeration!

anonymous · Answer

What do you think it is im positive of the answer but what do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

A restrictive clause is a clause which functions as an adjective to identify the word it modifies. A restrictive clause is essential for the intended meaning. A restrictive clause is not offset with commas.

conqueror · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Im going to help you out here a bit by telling you its not a or b.