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The Jacksons who live next door to the Parkers love to go skiing.

Bellringer: Answer the following multiple choice question and justify your answer choice. Write your answer on your handout.

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The Jacksons who live next door to the Parkers love to go skiing.

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  1. Bellringer: Answer the following multiple choice question and justify your answer choice. Write your answer on your handout. Which of the following sentences would not need commas added to set off a nonessential or nonrestrictive clause? Remember…Extra information (not needed) requires extra punctuation! a. The Jacksons who live next door to the Parkers love to go skiing. b. Jason’s favorite shirt which was just washed already has a stain on it. c. The students who needed help with science met with Mrs. McGuffey. d. My oldest brother to whom I owe my confidence in soccer played soccer at Clemson.

  2. Which of the following sentences would not need commas added to set off a nonessential or nonrestrictive clause? Remember…Extra information (not needed) requires extra punctuation! • The Jacksons who live next door to the Parkers love to go skiing. • Jason’s favorite shirt which was just washed already has a stain on it. • The students who needed help with science met with Mrs. McGuffey. • My oldest brother to whom I owe my confidence in soccer played soccer at Clemson. Answer “C” contains an essential clause. The reader would not know which students are being referenced without the needed clause “who needed help with science ”. This clause does not need to be set off by commas.

  3. Essential and Nonessential Clauses(needed and unneeded clauses) Remember that all clauses contain a VERB! • Essential clauses tell the reader “which one”. • Essential clauses are required to specifically identify the noun. • Nonessential clauses contain extra information about a noun. • The information is not absolutely needed and should be set off by commas. • Remember extra information requires extra punctuation (commas).

  4. Which of the following sentences is not punctuated correctly? Ask yourself if the clause is needed to identify the noun. Yes=no commas; No=commas*remember extra information needs extra punctuation. • The playwright whom I most admire is Lillian Hellman. • Gloria, who lives next door, is my best friend. • The yellow roses, which look nice in that vase, were a gift from Alfred. • Our kitchen which we recently remodeled is now a comfortable and inviting room. Answer “D” contains an nonessential clause. The reader would know which kitchen is being referenced without the unnecessary clause “which we recently remodeled”. This clause should be set off by commas.

  5. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Ask yourself if the clause is needed to identify the noun. Yes=no commas; No=commas*remember extra information needs extra punctuation. • Robert Frost who taught at Harvard was a great poet. • Trucks that carry explosives are not allowed to pass through the tunnel. • People, who want a garden, should prepare the ground correctly. • Chicken enchiladas which are a specialty at this restaurant are my favorite food. Answer “B” contains an essential clause. The reader would not know which trucks are not allowed to pass without the needed clause “that carry explosives”.

  6. Which of the following sentences is not punctuated correctly? • My cat, who does not have a driver’s license, borrowed the car this weekend. • The man, who delivered the roses, expected a tip from the recipient. • Air Force One, a Boeing-made 747, landed just south of Baton Rouge. • President Bush, who had never visited New Orleans, toured the ravaged city. Answer “B” contains an essential clause. The reader would not know which man expected a tip without the clause “who delivered the roses”. This essential clause does not need commas.

  7. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? • Leaf Ericson, the only Viking who refused to wear a protective mask, was kicked out of the raiding party. • I wanted Tim to ask me to the dance, because it would totally make my boyfriend jealous. • Once you answer all of these questions you should begin your practice reading test. • Mr. Robinson who teaches science at Olde Towne Middle School sponsors several clubs. DC+IC=no comma IC+DC=comma between nonessential clause= commas Answer “A” contains an nonessential clause. The reader does not need the clause “the only Viking who refused to wear a protective mask” to know who Leaf Ericson is. This nonessential and should be set off by commas.

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