Question

exercise write n above the underlined clause or phrase if it is nonessential or e if it is essential. then, add commas as needed.
example 1. kim fong, who owns this restaurant, is my neighbor.

1. only dogs that are on leashes are allowed in the park.
2. theseus who was a figure in greek myths battled the minotaur.
3. all people found guilty will be fined or sent to jail.
4. the playwright whom i admire the most is august wilson.
5. all trains using track 4 will be slightly delayed.
6. dr. kyoshi is the only man i know who likes opera as much as i do.
7. he cuts his lawn which is full of dandelions only once a month.
8. i recently spoke to a woman who had lived for two years in taiwan.
9. the bread that we brought to the dinner party was fresh and hot.
10. fifteen flags rippling in the breeze could be seen from the hilltop.
11. samantha whom i’ve known since we were both two is my best friend.
12. i’ve always liked people who are considered eccentric.
13. the island that was covered with poppies was called delos.
14. my dog is the one splashing in the mud puddle.
15. south indian food which is sometimes served on a banana leaf is delicious.
16. the man wearing the hat gave up his seat on the bus for the elderly woman.
17. my little sister crowing like a rooster woke the guests.
18. the girl wearing the fedora wandered along the sidewalk.
19. my father who was hungarian taught me to cook.
20. the performance that i enjoyed the most involved break dancing.

Explanation:

1.

The clause "that are on leashes" is essential because it restricts which dogs are allowed (only those on leashes). So we mark it with E and no commas.

The clause "who was a figure in Greek myths" is nonessential (it adds extra info about Theseus). So mark with N and add commas: Theseus, who was a figure in Greek myths, battled the Minotaur.

The phrase "found guilty" is essential (it defines which people will be fined/jailed). Mark with E, no commas.

Answer:

E above "that are on leashes", no commas added.

2.