Which kinds of punctuation are used to set off nonrestrictive clauses? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
quotes
quotes
periods
periods
dashes
dashes
colons
colons
parentheses
dashes
commas
pick the two correct listed answers
dashes
commas
commas is not listed
I apologize for the incorrect response. The correct answer is:
dashes
parentheses
Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause?(1 point)
Responses
My friend watched a movie yesterday—my favorite one.
My friend watched a movie yesterday—my favorite one.
I like to eat pizza (best with extra cheese while it is hot.
I like to eat pizza (best with extra cheese while it is hot.
The dog—who is black and brown jumped over the fence.
The dog—who is black and brown jumped over the fence.
Her (oldest sister) Mallory has a wonderful singing voice.
The sentence that correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause is:
The dog—who is black and brown—jumped over the fence.
Why are nonrestrictive clauses used?(1 point)
Responses
to ask a question
to ask a question
to complete an incomplete sentence
to complete an incomplete sentence
to make a conclusion
to make a conclusion
to add detail without changing the original meaning of the sentence
The correct response is: to add detail without changing the original meaning of the sentence.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
In December—when it gets cold—I like to use a soft, warm blanket.
What is the nonrestrictive clause in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
when it gets cold
when it gets cold
I like to use
I like to use
in December
in December
a soft, warm blanket