Determine whether the phrase (in quotations) or clause In each sentence is restrictive or nonrestrictive.

1. Lightning that strikes in dry forests can cause forest fires.

A) Restrictive; no commas needed

B) Nonrestrictive; commas are needed

2. Often thunderstorms produce lightning "that ignites wet areas"

A) Restrictive; no commas needed

B) Nonrestrictive; commas are needed

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Magdalena Mathis

9 December, 01:57

Determine whether the phrase (in quotations) or clause In each sentence is restrictive or nonrestrictive.

1. Lightning that strikes in dry forests can cause forest fires.

A) Restrictive; no commas needed

B) Nonrestrictive; commas are needed

2. Often thunderstorms produce lightning "that ignites wet areas"

A) Restrictive; no commas needed

B) Nonrestrictive; commas are needed

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Antwan Montoya · Answer 1

1. The correct answer is A, because if there were a comma, or if that clause was deleted, the whole sentence would have a completely different meaning.

2. It is also restrictive, the same as in the first example.