Restrictive/Nonrestrictive Clause Identification I:

Question 1

Traffic for the ballet competition which is to be held this Saturday should take an alternate route.

A. Which is to be held this Saturday (restrictive)
B. Which is to be held this Saturday should take an alternative route (nonrestrictive)
C. For the ballet competition (restrictive)
D. To be held this Saturday (nonrestrictive)

Answer 1

A. Which is to be held this Saturday (restrictive)

Question 2

The man who gave me this information can probably be trusted.

A. The man who gave me this information (nonrestrictive)
B. The man who gave me this information (restrictive)
C. Who gave me this information (nonrestrictive)
D. Who gave me this information (restrictive)

Answer 2

D. Who gave me this information (restrictive)

Question 3

The Prime Minister of England, who loves the ballet, is rumored to be in attendance for the competition.

A. Who loves ballet (restrictive)
B. To be in attendance for the competition (nonrestrictive)
C. The Prime Minister of England (restrictive)
D. Who loves ballet (nonrestrictive)

Answer 3

D. Who loves ballet (nonrestrictive)

Question 4

The London Bridge, which was built by London’s Roman founders, will be closed for construction this Saturday.

A. Will be closed for construction this Saturday (nonrestrictive)
B. This Saturday (restrictive)
C. Which was built by London’s Roman founders (nonrestrictive)
D. Which was built (restrictive)

Answer 4

C. Which was built by London’s Roman founders (nonrestrictive)