Review: Restrictive Versus Nonrestrictive

Read each of the following sentences and determine whether the underlined word, phrase or clause is restrictive or nonrestrictive.

Question 7.49

1. Then there are the Afghan soldiers who have run out of food and supplies.

A.
B.

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Question 7.50

2. “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.”

A.
B.

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Question 7.51

3. Last year, the company reported it had its highest earnings in the soft-drinks division.

A.
B.

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Question 7.52

4. That young singer — Taylor Swift — has long since moved on to international stardom.

A.
B.

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Question 7.53

5. “Whoever they are will be found,” the sheriff said.

A.
B.

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