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Mystery and Suspense — Test

Question 23 • English Language Arts 9

Which sentence contains a restrictive phrase?

Answer
A
The window in the living room provides the best natural sunlight.
B
The novelist—my favorite by far—was kindly autographing books.
C
Jonah, the fastest runner on the track team, injured his left ankle.
D
Madeline (the neighbor’s cat) was sleeping peacefully in the sun.

Explanation

A restrictive phrase identifies which person or thing is meant and is necessary to the sentence’s meaning. In D, “in the living room” specifies which window provides the best natural sunlight. The phrases in A, B, and C are set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses and add nonessential information.

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