Eng7/10/11 "Clauses, punctuation, etc."

1. The Mississippi River the largest river in North America. XXX

The Mississippi River is the largest river in North America. SIMPLE SENTENCE

The Mississippi River which is the largest river in North America . ADJECTIVE CLAUSE XXX

The Mississippi River which is the largest river in North America runs north to south. COMPLEX SENTENCE

The Mississippi River, which is the largest river in North America, runs north to south. 

Beijing, which is the capital of China, has a population of 12 million. NON-ESSENTIAL CLAUSE, NON-RESTRICTIVE CLAUSE

Joe's mother who is retired likes to play badminton. XXX

Joe's mother, who is retired, likes to play badminton.

My sister who is a nurse lives in Spain. 2 sisters

My sister, who is a nurse, lives in Spain. 1 sister

The million-dollar comma


A. All babies who are born in Canada are automatically Canadian citizens. TRUE
COMPLEX SENTENCE- ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

B. All babies, who are born in Canada, are automatically Canadian citizens. FALSE

What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT?

3. The reward for a hard day's work. XXX
Money is the reward for a hard day's work. 
What is the reward for a hard day's work?
The reward for a hard day's work is rest.
The reward for a hard day's work is personal satisfaction.