Question

which statements describe characteristics of a restrictive clause? choose three correct answers.
it contains a subject and a verb.
it is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
it adds nonessential information to the sentence.
it is not set apart by punctuation.
it is set off by commas.

Explanation:

1. A restrictive clause contains a subject and a verb (it's a dependent clause with these components).
2. It is essential to the meaning of the sentence (restrictive clauses narrow down the noun they modify, so they're necessary for meaning).
3. It is not set apart by punctuation (unlike non - restrictive clauses, restrictive clauses don't use commas to be set off). The other options are incorrect: "It is set off by commas" is for non - restrictive; "It adds nonessential information" is also for non - restrictive.

Answer:

• It contains a subject and a verb.
• It is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
• It is not set apart by punctuation.