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Which statements describe characteristics of a restrictive clause? Select three options.

O 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.

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. It is set off by commas.

2. It contains a subject and a verb.

3. It adds nonessential information to the sentence.

These 3 options describe the characteristics of a restrictive clause.

Restrictive Clause - Restrictive clauses limit the potential interpretation of a subject that comes before them.

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