Nonrestrictive Clause (Noun)
Meaning
A subordinate clause that does not limit or restrict the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The city of Paris, which is the capital of France, is a popular tourist destination.
- The author of the book, who was a renowned historian, passed away last year.
- The student, whose family comes from a rural town, received a full scholarship to the university.
- The professor emeritus, who had taught at the university for over 40 years, was honored with a special award.
- The new employee, who had previously worked for a rival company, brought a fresh perspective to the team.