Which sentence contains a restrictive clause?

Explanation

To determine which sentence contains a restrictive clause, we first need to understand what a restrictive clause is. A restrictive clause provides essential information about a noun and limits its meaning. This type of clause is vital because it helps define the noun and is not set off by commas. Now, let's analyze each option: A. They decided to meet where the band was performing. This sentence does not contain a restrictive clause; it includes a dependent clause that describes where they decided to meet, but it doesn’t restrict the meaning of a noun. B. The children, sweaty and miserable, piled into the bus. In this sentence, 'sweaty and miserable' is a descriptive phrase but it's non-restrictive because it's set off by commas and provides additional information about the children without defining who they are. C. They put the baby, who was fast asleep, in his crib. Here, 'who was fast asleep' is a non-restrictive clause as it is providing extra information about the baby but is not necessary to understand which baby is being referred to. D. The girls, overwhelmed by the sale, bought many shoes. Once again, 'overwhelmed by the sale' is non-restrictive. It provides additional context about the girls but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. E. The child, who was now wailing, ran toward his mother. In this case, 'who was now wailing' is also a non-restrictive clause, giving extra information about the child but not required to identify the child. None of the sentences above include a restrictive clause. However, if you had an option such as 'The child that was wailing ran toward his mother,' the clause 'that was wailing' would be restrictive, as it specifies which child is being referred to. So, based on the analysis, the correct answer is "None of the above sentences contain a restrictive clause" in the context of provided options.