Question

sort each characteristic as defining a restrictive or nonrestrictive clause. adds detail but not needed set apart by punctuation essential to the sentence needed to maintain meaning not set apart by punctuation not essential to the sentence

Explanation:

• A restrictive clause is essential to the sentence and needed to maintain meaning. It is not set apart by punctuation.
• A non - restrictive clause adds detail but is not needed. It is set apart by punctuation and is not essential to the sentence.

Answer:

• Restrictive: essential to the sentence, needed to maintain meaning, not set apart by punctuation
• Non - restrictive: adds detail but not needed, set apart by punctuation, not essential to the sentence