Question

explain why the phrase in this sentence is nonrestrictive, or nonessential to the sentence: my youngest brother, julian, is already taller than i am.

Explanation:

A non - restrictive clause adds extra information about a noun. In the sentence "My youngest brother, Julian, is already taller than I am", the name "Julian" is extra information. The main idea is about the youngest brother's height. Removing "Julian" (the non - restrictive part) still leaves a complete and clear sentence: "My youngest brother is already taller than I am".

Answer:

The phrase "Julian" is non - restrictive because it is extra information. The sentence's core meaning (youngest brother's height) remains when it is removed.