Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses

For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.”

For help with this exercise, see section 30d of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

  1. Question

    Manatees who are also known as sea cows are large mammals with flippers and a flat tail.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Manatees who are also known as sea cows are large mammals with flippers and a flat tail.

  2. Question

    The huge creatures which often reach a length of ten feet and a weight of 800 to 1,000 pounds live in the warm waters of rivers, streams, and canals.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - The huge creatures which often reach a length of ten feet and a weight of 800 to 1,000 pounds live in the warm waters of rivers, streams, and canals.

  3. Question

    The peaceful plant eaters who have no natural enemies are in danger from people.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - The peaceful plant eaters who have no natural enemies are in danger from people.

  4. Question

    Motorboats, which can kill or seriously hurt manatees, threaten these animals.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Motorboats, which can kill or seriously hurt manatees, threaten these animals.

  5. Question

    Fishermen who dispose of fishing line in the water also endanger manatees.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Fishermen who dispose of fishing line in the water also endanger manatees.

  6. Question

    Nylon fishing line, that manatees get caught in or swallow, can kill these animals.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Nylon fishing line, that manatees get caught in or swallow, can kill these animals.

  7. Question

    Florida which has a large population of manatees considers them endangered in some areas.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Florida which has a large population of manatees considers them endangered in some areas.

  8. Question

    The news that the manatee population is increasing in Florida is good for the future of this species.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - The news that the manatee population is increasing in Florida is good for the future of this species.

  9. Question

    Groups that want to protect the manatee are helping to keep these creatures safe.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Groups that want to protect the manatee are helping to keep these creatures safe.

  10. Question

    Florida environmental groups have issued guidelines to boaters and fishermen which tell them how to avoid injuring manatees.

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    Commas with Nonrestrictive Clauses: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. (Remember, commas are not used to set off restrictive clauses.) If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Florida environmental groups have issued guidelines to boaters and fishermen which tell them how to avoid injuring manatees.