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Commas for Non-restrictive clauses 
(nonessential clause) 
• A non-restrictive clause is not needed to 
identify the word or phrase it modifies. 
• It just adds additional information; it is not 
essential to the meaning of the sentence. 
• Example: Fred, who often cheats, is just 
harming himself. 
• Hint: If you identify a specific person or 
thing then the following information will be 
nonessential.
Grammar Practice 9-17-14 #3 
• I went to London with John Baker who 
lives next door. 
• My father who likes to watch football never 
misses a game. 
• Ray Lewis the Ravens’ linebacker is one 
tough guy. 
• Alice my sister loves ice cream.
• William Carlos Williams the poet was also 
a farmer. 
• In spring when the water is high the lake 
surges over the rocks. 
• Mary’s mother who is active in community 
affairs is chair of the school committee. 
• My grandparents who have poor eyesight 
and cannot enjoy TV listen to the radio 
every night.

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Commas for nonrestrictive and grammar practice 9 17- 3

  • 1. Commas for Non-restrictive clauses (nonessential clause) • A non-restrictive clause is not needed to identify the word or phrase it modifies. • It just adds additional information; it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. • Example: Fred, who often cheats, is just harming himself. • Hint: If you identify a specific person or thing then the following information will be nonessential.
  • 2. Grammar Practice 9-17-14 #3 • I went to London with John Baker who lives next door. • My father who likes to watch football never misses a game. • Ray Lewis the Ravens’ linebacker is one tough guy. • Alice my sister loves ice cream.
  • 3. • William Carlos Williams the poet was also a farmer. • In spring when the water is high the lake surges over the rocks. • Mary’s mother who is active in community affairs is chair of the school committee. • My grandparents who have poor eyesight and cannot enjoy TV listen to the radio every night.