Leaf-surface droplets
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes waxed leavesPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Reading & WritingChapter 9: Boundaries
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Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements Practice
Fifty original SAT-style Boundaries questions for Topic 9-10.
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Question 1 of 50
Question 1
Easy
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes waxed leaves remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 2 of 50
Question 2
Easy
Two oral histories
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes Laleh's interviewPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes Laleh's interview, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 3 of 50
Question 3
Easy
Architectural reuse
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes the old depot shellPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes the old depot shell remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 4 of 50
Question 4
Easy
The two lantern makers
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes MaraPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes Mara, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 5 of 50
Question 5
Easy
Crosswalk redesign
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes raised crossingsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes raised crossings remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 6 of 50
Question 6
Easy
Exhibition sequence
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes chronological layoutPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes chronological layout, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 7 of 50
Question 7
Easy
A garden remembered
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes NiaPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes Nia remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 8 of 50
Question 8
Easy
Community translation
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes translated noticesPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes translated notices, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 9 of 50
Question 9
Easy
Poetry in two voices
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes Voice OnePunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes Voice One remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 10 of 50
Question 10
Easy
The station clock
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes TomasPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes Tomas, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 11 of 50
Question 11
Easy
Museum label experiment
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes short object labelsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes short object labels remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 12 of 50
Question 12
Easy
Community mural archive
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes planning sketchesPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes planning sketches, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 13 of 50
Question 13
Easy
Two maps of home
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes Evelyn's mapPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes Evelyn's map remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 14 of 50
Question 14
Easy
Shared-work schedules
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes fixed shiftsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes fixed shifts, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 15 of 50
Question 15
Easy
Accessible performance guide
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes plain-language synopsisPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes plain-language synopsis remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 16 of 50
Question 16
Medium
The unfinished melody
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes LeenaPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes Leena, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 17 of 50
Question 17
Medium
Park-use counts
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes Ridge ParkPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes Ridge Park remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 18 of 50
Question 18
Medium
Moss moisture trial
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes ridge mossPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes ridge moss, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 19 of 50
Question 19
Medium
The borrowed coat
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes AmalPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes Amal remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 20 of 50
Question 20
Medium
Food-waste messages
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes cost-framed signsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes cost-framed signs, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 21 of 50
Question 21
Medium
Seed-coat temperature
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes dark-coated seedsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes dark-coated seeds remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 22 of 50
Question 22
Medium
Messages in clay
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes DavinPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes Davin, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 23 of 50
Question 23
Medium
Cycling-route feedback
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes online map commentsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes online map comments remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 24 of 50
Question 24
Medium
Urban moth movement
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes continuous hedgePunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes continuous hedge, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 25 of 50
Question 25
Medium
A quiet election
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes SuriPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes Suri remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 26 of 50
Question 26
Medium
School breakfast timing
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes before-school servicePunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes before-school service, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 27 of 50
Question 27
Medium
Cooling roof tiles
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes ribbed tilesPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes ribbed tiles remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 28 of 50
Question 28
Medium
The river postcard
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes the postcardPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes the postcard, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 29 of 50
Question 29
Medium
Restoring a public square
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes the fountain planPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes the fountain plan remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 30 of 50
Question 30
Medium
Bee learning cues
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes color cuePunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes color cue, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 31 of 50
Question 31
Medium
Actors and masks
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes MeiPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes Mei remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 32 of 50
Question 32
Medium
Color in wayfinding
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes blue floor markingsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes blue floor markings, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 33 of 50
Question 33
Medium
Stream restoration
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes woody barriersPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes woody barriers remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 34 of 50
Question 34
Medium
A baker's ledger
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes JunPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes Jun, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 35 of 50
Question 35
Medium
Ceramic surface traditions
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes river-clay bowlsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes river-clay bowls remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 36 of 50
Question 36
Medium
Night-blooming flowers
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes wide flowersPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes wide flowers, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 37 of 50
Question 37
Medium
Voices across a courtyard
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes AshaPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes Asha remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 38 of 50
Question 38
Medium
Captions and looking
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes descriptive captionsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes descriptive captions, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 39 of 50
Question 39
Medium
Battery storage temperature
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes cool storagePunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes cool storage remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 40 of 50
Question 40
Medium
The restored chair
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes the carved chairPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes the carved chair, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 41 of 50
Question 41
Hard
Sound-map installation
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes field recordingsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes field recordings remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 42 of 50
Question 42
Hard
Bird-call detection
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes automated microphonesPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes automated microphones, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 43 of 50
Question 43
Hard
Market-day archives
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes harbor tax listsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes harbor tax lists remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 44 of 50
Question 44
Hard
Translation choices
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes version APunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes version A, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 45 of 50
Question 45
Hard
Salt-tolerant seedlings
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes line KPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes line K remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 46 of 50
Question 46
Hard
Neighborhood shade survey
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes Block AlderPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes Block Alder, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 47 of 50
Question 47
Hard
Poster hierarchy
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes large date textPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes large date text remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 48 of 50
Question 48
Hard
Reef-sound playback
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes healthy-reef soundsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes healthy-reef sounds, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Question 49 of 50
Question 49
Hard
Library access pilot
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account that describes mobile library stopsPunctuation boundary blank: _____ remains central to the archive.
Correct answer[no punctuation]
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- No Punctuation
- Sentence map
- subject + restrictive clause + predicate
Left unit
Restrictive Element
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject from its main verb.
Why this choice?
Correct. No punctuation separates the essential identifying clause from the rest of its noun phrase or predicate.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A comma would incorrectly present the identifying information as supplementary.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would incorrectly set off information needed to identify the account.
Explanation
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account that describes mobile library stops remains central to the archive.”
- Sentence map
subject + restrictive clause + predicate
- Units around the blank
restrictive element → predicate
- Boundary decision
The restrictive clause identifies which account is meant and remains attached to the subject without punctuation.
Question 50 of 50
Question 50
Hard
Dance notation workshop
The passage identifies its subject before adding detail. The account, which describes symbolic notationPunctuation boundary blank: _____ presents a clear comparison.
Correct answer,
Boundary structure audit
- Official domain
- Standard English Conventions
- Official skill
- Boundaries
- Topic
- 9-10 · Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Elements
- Boundary type
- Restrictive Element
- Required punctuation
- Comma
- Sentence map
- identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
Left unit
Supplement
Right unit
Predicate
Rule
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A dash would mismatch the comma that opened the supplement.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. A semicolon would split the subject phrase from its predicate.
Why this choice?
Correct. The closing comma completes the paired boundary around the nonrestrictive clause.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Omitting the closing comma incorrectly treats the added comment as restrictive and leaves the pair incomplete.
Explanation
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas. The conventionally completed text reads: “The account, which describes symbolic notation, presents a clear comparison.”
- Sentence map
identified noun, nonrestrictive clause, predicate
- Units around the blank
supplement → predicate
- Boundary decision
The already identified noun is followed by a nonrestrictive relative clause enclosed by commas.
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