For each sentence below, A) put <triangular brackets> around the relative clause and label it either IRC or NIRC for identifying relative clause and non-identifying relative clause respectively. Then, B) circle the head noun that the relative clause modifies. Finally, C) state what, if any, relative pronoun alternatives are possible. Note that punctuation has been intentionally omitted.
1. The thirsty old man drank the frosty beer that the bartender put in front of him.
C:
2. The old man's 103rd birthday which is right around the corner will be celebrated everywhere.
C:
3. The race that the crazy old man ran was happy to have him compete.
C:
Mark each of the following sentences as standard (S) or non-standard (NS) in written English, focusing on the punctuation issues discussed in class.
The old man said he liked to drink beer, but he avoided milk, and that strategy has helped him remain healthy, even though his wife disagrees, and his doctor thinks he's crazy, too.
The newspapers want to interview him; he will not, however, speak to every reporter; they all, nevertheless, ask him for a few quotes.
The old man drinks like a fish, moreover, he smokes like a chimney.
The old man's doctor asked him to retire from running marathons, but the guy refused to quit, even though the last one nearly killed him.
The old man will remain firm, and he will keep smoking cigarettes, even when he can no longer breathe, after the smoke has clogged his lungs.
The old man trained for the race, so he could finish it in record time; however, his bad habits forced him to withdraw the day before the event.
