Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements

Question 1

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.My science teacher, who is new to my school, is encouraging me to enter the science fair.My friend Ray a figure skater would like to learn to play chess.Javier made a sculpture out of seashells, that he found on the beach.The roses that I planted in my garden have not yet bloomed.The winning dog which is a collie completed the course in only twelve seconds.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

My science teacher, who is new to my school, is encouraging me to enter the science fair.; The roses that I planted in my garden have not yet bloomed.

Question 2

Decide whether each sentence below is punctuated correctly. Use the drop-down menus to indicate which revisions, if any, are necessary. | The American author, Harper Lee, published only one novel. | An African grey parrot my pet bird won first prize in the pet show. | Jerome’s brother, a sophomore at my school, is running for student council.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

add a comma after parrot and bird

Question 3

Decide whether each sentence below is punctuated correctly. Use the drop-down menus to indicate which revisions, if any, are necessary. | The American author, Harper Lee, published only one novel. | An African grey parrot my pet bird won first prize in the pet show. | Jerome’s brother, a sophomore at my school, is running for student council.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

no revision needed

Question 4

Which sentence includes a nonrestrictive clause that is punctuated correctly?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

We ate pistachio ice cream—which is my favorite—and played laser tag.

Question 5

Decide whether each sentence below is punctuated correctly. Use the drop-down menus to indicate which revisions, if any, are necessary. | The American author, Harper Lee, published only one novel. | An African grey parrot my pet bird won first prize in the pet show. | Jerome’s brother, a sophomore at my school, is running for student council.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

remove both commas

Question 6

When you go to the supermarket, please buy eggs, milk, pears, and carrots.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

no revision needed

Question 7

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.Jaden’s favorite fruits are: bananas, apples, and grapes.There were several activities offered at the park: hiking, rock-climbing, and swimming.I plan to invite: Maya, Randi, and Asher to my birthday party.She enjoys reading many kinds of books; graphic novels, fantasy novels and mysteries.Makoto told me she has visited three countries: India, Peru, and Germany.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There were several activities offered at the park: hiking, rock-climbing, and swimming.; Makoto told me she has visited three countries: India, Peru, and Germany.

Question 8

I plan to go skiing with my sisters, Charles and Boris.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

add a comma after Charles

Question 9

Mariana hopes to study chemistry geometry, and Italian.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

add a comma after chemistry

Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements Answers

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