Chapter 7 Non-essential And Essnetial Clauses

Question 1

what are non-essential elements (words,phrases and clauses)?

Answer 1

It can be removed from a sentence without affecting its essential meaning or grammatical structure.

Question 2

What does two commas around a phrase indicate?

Answer 2

that is is a nonessential sentence and can be removed out. ( sometimes they aren’t always a non-essential clause)

Question 3

What is the difference between using however with semicolons and periods as to with commas?

Answer 3

When using semicolons or periods to start the “however” it should be the start of the sentence and make sense. On the other hand when using however with two commas indicates you don’t need the word however

Question 4

Can colon or dash be used for a non-essential phrase of word at the end of a sentence?

Answer 4

Yes, but it only works when an explanation or definition follows.

Question 5

Can you use dashes and paratheses in place of commas for a non-essential phrase?

Answer 5

yes you can except for transitions

Question 6

Can using “ that” be surrounded by commas?

Answer 6

No it cannot be since it is always essential

Question 7

Can a single comma be used before a name of tittle?

Answer 7

No