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Essential vs. Non-Essential Elements in Clauses

Essential vs. Non-Essential Elements in Clauses. Essential Elements. Some modifying elements of a sentence are essential, restricting the meaning of a modified term. Necessary to the meaning of the sentence. These are incorporated into the sentence (NO COMMAS). Essential Element Examples.

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Essential vs. Non-Essential Elements in Clauses

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  1. Essential vs. Non-Essential Elements in Clauses

  2. Essential Elements • Some modifying elements of a sentence are essential, restricting the meaning of a modified term. • Necessary to the meaning of the sentence. • These are incorporated into the sentence (NO COMMAS)

  3. Essential Element Examples • The sixth-century philosopher Boethius was arrested, tortured, and bludgeoned to death. (word) • The person checking tickets at the counter asked for a form of identification. (phrase) • The woman who interviewed you is my sister. (clause)

  4. Non-Essential Elements • Other elements are nonessential and don't restrict the modified term's meaning. • Can be words, phrases, or clauses • Are set off with commas.

  5. Non-Essential Element Examples • The average world temperature, however, has continued to rise significantly. (word) • Company managers, seeking higher profits, hired temporary workers to replace full-time staff. (phrase) • My uncle, who is eighty years old, walks three miles every day. (clause)

  6. Remember… • If you leave out the element or put it somewhere else in the sentence, does the meaning of the sentence change? • If YES, the element is essential • If NO, it is nonessential

  7. Another Hint… • “That” typically starts an essential clause • THAT = NO COMMAS • “Which” begins a nonessential clause • WHICH = COMMAS

  8. Let’s Practice… • Pg. 8: • Complete #s 2, 4, 7, 16, 30, 32, 39, 48, 53, 62, 63, 67, 68

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