Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Clauses

Question 1

The movie that I was talking about will come to the local movie theater next week.

Accepted Answer

Restrictive

Question 2

James, who moved here just two weeks ago, won the spelling bee.

Accepted Answer

Nonrestrictive

Question 3

California, which has the nation’s largest economy, is on the west coast.

Accepted Answer

Nonrestrictive

Question 4

The amusement park where people of all ages come to relax and have fun will close next year.

Accepted Answer

Restrictive

Question 5

England, where Dave grew up, has some of the best universities in the world.

Accepted Answer

Nonrestrictive

Question 6

Barack Obama, who once became President of the USA, was born in Honolulu.

Accepted Answer

Nonrestrictive

Question 7

The man that I saw had dark hair.

Accepted Answer

Restrictive

Question 8

This book, which was written over one hundred years ago, has some very interesting facts.

Accepted Answer

Nonrestrictive

Question 9

Santa Claus, who wears a red suit and has a long white beard, is loved by children everywhere.

Accepted Answer

Nonrestrictive

Question 10

The neighborhood where I grew up was very safe and quiet.

Accepted Answer

Restrictive

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