tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post4419533125797372318..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Grammar ABCs: N is for Nonrestrictive ClauseDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-32259266422291127942012-07-03T15:22:10.264-06:002012-07-03T15:22:10.264-06:00Ah, yes, another grammar hint that can make the di...Ah, yes, another grammar hint that can make the difference between muddy writing and clear, powerful, narrative (or dialogue). <br /><br />Excellent post, Heidi!Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-71938126050033501272012-07-03T11:35:25.600-06:002012-07-03T11:35:25.600-06:00The name is:
Morrison, Toni Morrison.
As anothe...The name is: <br /> Morrison, Toni Morrison.<br /><br />As another Toni, I get itchy when someone shifts my gender like thatToni Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263007688582217343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-16374048664924350602012-07-02T21:21:30.731-06:002012-07-02T21:21:30.731-06:00Oh yes, this kind of thing can be SO confusing. An...Oh yes, this kind of thing can be SO confusing. And I like your N is for Need more coffee!Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18400959133434911392012-07-02T14:32:53.629-06:002012-07-02T14:32:53.629-06:00And make sure the clauses are defining the proper ...And make sure the clauses are defining the proper part of the sentence! So easy to misplace.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-67243756753313051222012-07-02T11:51:36.809-06:002012-07-02T11:51:36.809-06:00It's times like this when I'm thankful for...It's times like this when I'm thankful for the quality of education that gave me an intuitive feel for this sort of thing.<br /><br />When academic substantiation is required though, Heidi—I'm calling you. ;)Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-27722321144598147192012-07-02T08:52:38.098-06:002012-07-02T08:52:38.098-06:00LOL, Silfert, I agree.
Thanks for the explanatio...LOL, Silfert, I agree. <br /><br />Thanks for the explanation and the great examples, Heidi. The actual definition of non-restrictive clauses and restrictive clauses is enough to make your eyes wobble, but your examples makes the difference so much clearer.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-60351696131644109562012-07-02T08:42:55.867-06:002012-07-02T08:42:55.867-06:00Around my house, N is for Need More Coffee. This ...Around my house, N is for Need More Coffee. This is a great explanation from the world of grammar, though! :)silferthttp://stitchtunes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-447103450482874282012-07-02T06:31:10.098-06:002012-07-02T06:31:10.098-06:00These are wonderful examples. Thank you.These are wonderful examples. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.com