Question

18. A restrictive clause is one that
A. should be set off by commas.
B. usually occurs at the beginning of a sentence.
C. limits the meaning of the word it describes.
D. functions as an adverb.

Answer 1

The answer is C. limits the meaning of the word it describes.

It should not be set off by commas, it can occur at the beginning or the end of a sentence, and doesn't function as an adverb.

Example: The man who lives next door is old.
This restrictive clause limits "the man" to say it's specifically the one next door.

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Depending on how you use it, it can completely change the meaning of whatever noun associated with it.