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=== restrictive relative clause ===
=== restrictive relative clause ===
* goes by various names: necessary, requisite or defining clause
* goes by various names: adjective, necessary, requisite or defining clause
** technically, also an "adjective clause" since it describes a previously stated (antecedent) noun
** "adjective clause" since it describes a previously stated (antecedent) noun or idea
* "necessary" or "requisite" = the idea is the clause or phrase is necessary
** "necessary" or "requisite" = the idea is the clause or phrase is necessary
* "defining" = the meaning of the sentence is defined by the clause
** "defining" = the meaning of the sentence is defined by the clause
** or: the sentence is not a complete thought without the clause
*** or: the sentence is not a complete thought without the clause
* restrictive clauses are not separated by punctuation
* restrictive clauses are not separated by punctuation
** i.e.: since the information is necessary, there is no pause
** i.e.: since the information is necessary, there is no pause