Question

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

Explanation:

1. A nonrestrictive clause is set off by commas (or other punctuation like dashes) to show it's additional info.
2. Like any clause, it has a subject and a verb.
3. It adds nonessential information (not crucial to the sentence’s core meaning).

• "It is not set apart by punctuation" is wrong (it is set off). "It is essential to the meaning" is wrong (that’s a restrictive clause).

Answer:

A. It is set off by commas, B. It contains a subject and a verb, E. It adds nonessential information to the sentence