Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a restrictive clause?

A My brother, who lives in Texas, visited last week.

B Students who study regularly perform better on exams.

C The book, which I bought yesterday, is interesting.

D Paris, which is in France, is a beautiful city.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A restrictive clause is essential to the meaning and uses no commas. "Who study regularly" restricts which students perform better.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a restrictive clause?" is Option B: Students who study regularly perform better on exams..

The other options — A) My brother, who lives in Texas, visited last week., C) The book, which I bought yesterday, is interesting., D) Paris, which is in France, is a beautiful city. — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A restrictive clause is essential to the meaning and uses no commas. "Who study regularly" restricts which students perform better.

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Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a restrictive clause?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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