Can you explain this to me?

Question

I need a simple explanation to the restrictive clause please... thanks

Answer 1

Restrictive elements (also called essential elements) and nonrestrictive elements (also called nonessential elements) function as modifiers in sentences. A modifier is a word or group of words that describes or limits other words, phrases, and clauses.

Restrictive elements are essential to the meaning of a sentence.

The man WHO WORE A YELLOW HAT waved to us from the tour bus.
[This information identifies this man in particular and sets him apart from other men on the same bus.]
The woman SITTING ON THE BEACH UNDER THE UMBREALLA was reading Tolstoy and eating a popsicle. [This information is essential because it identifies which woman on the beach was doing this.]

Restrictive elements are not set off by commas.

Answer 2

A restrictive clause provides essential information about the subject of a sentence: it restricts the meaning of a sentence by identifying the specific qualities of the noun or pronoun.

Answer 3

My dear I've just given you the site. The restrictive clause restricts the definition or description of the noun it's referring to. In other words there's a limitation. Visit the website I've given you.

Answer 4

Restrictive means it is necessary. It is a clause that provides essential information that helps you make your writing more specific.
For example: The man who works in accounting likes to drink coffee every day. - who works in accounting is the restrictive clause, because it identifies which man you're talking about.
But, if you say.... John, who works in accounting, likes to drink coffee every day, you've already identified a specific person, and the clause "who works in accounting" becomes non restrictive, that is optional, since you already know that you're talking about a particular person.

Answer 5

Restrictive clauses limit the possible meaning of a preceding subject.
exp. "The suspect in the lineup who has red hair committed the crime."
While nonrestrictive clauses tell you something about a preceding subject, but they do not limit, or restrict, the meaning of that subject.
exp. "The suspect in the lineup, who has red hair, committed the crime."