What is a restrictive clause?

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What is a restrictive clause?

A restrictive clause, also known as an essential clause, is a type of dependent clause that provides essential information to the sentence and cannot be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence. It restricts or narrows down the meaning of the noun it modifies. Restrictive clauses are not set off by commas and are necessary for the sentence to make sense.